Origin
Rayne, LA
Afternoon in Rayne on Tuesday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rayne, LA to Shreveport, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
226.2 mi
364 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
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6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rayne, LA
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Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rayne, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 226.2 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, I 10, Veterans Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
113.1 miles from Rayne, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 57m drive with frequent turns across 226.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 197.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 35 / South Adams Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 35 / South Adams Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 16.6 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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LA 35 / South Adams Avenue
Turn right onto LA 35 / South Adams Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
16.6 mi into trip
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~18m in
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US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 49 North: Opelousas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Opelousas
6
223.2 mi into trip
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~3h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
4
224.8 mi into trip
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~3h 53m in
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LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 197.8 mi | 3h 22m |
| I 10 | 15.1 mi | 16m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Caddo Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pete Harris Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| The Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Adams Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rayne, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on US 90
110 ft
·
4 sec
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East Texas Avenue
2
Turn right onto LA 35
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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South Adams Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto LA 35
461 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Route 35
4
Continue on LA 35; LA 98
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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The Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
15 mi
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16 min
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I 10
7
Take the exit onto US 167
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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US 167
Toward I 49 North: Opelousas
8
Merge onto I 49; LA 182
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Continue on I 49; US 167
198 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
11
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Pete Harris Drive
12
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Caddo Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
14
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
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River Parkway
15
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.1 miles from Rayne, LA, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.1 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shreveport, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rayne, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rayne, LA
This is one driving day of about 226.2 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rayne, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway for about 197.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.1 mi from Rayne, LA · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.1 miles from Rayne, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 197.8 miles.
Arriving in Shreveport, LA
The final approach into Shreveport, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Shreveport, LA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.16 one way
$68.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $37.50 | $75.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $40.60 | $81.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.94 | $99.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.9 | 0 | $23.75 | $10.86 |
| Efficient EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.79 | $9.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.5 | 1 | $31.67 | $14.48 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Afternoon in Shreveport on Tuesday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rayne, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 226.2 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, I 10, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.1 miles from Rayne, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 35 / South Adams Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 16.6 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Rayne, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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