This 306.5-mile journey from Schriever to Shreveport, Louisiana, will take approximately 5 hours and 37 minutes of driving time. It's a feasible one-day trip, though you'll want to start early to make the most of your daylight. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is $46, and you'll encounter one designated stop along the way. Navigating through the Southeast region of Louisiana, this route offers a mix of highway and local road driving, so be prepared for a varied experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
153.2 miles from Schriever, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 306.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for much of this trip, with only 6% of the route being on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 197.8 miles on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. This suggests a driving experience that is more engaged with the local landscape and less about high-speed transit. You'll likely find yourself navigating through towns and varying speed limits, making it a more interactive drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Saint George Bridge.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 306.5 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Saint George Bridge): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (LA 24 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 83.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|Saint George Bridge
Turn left onto Saint George Bridge
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 24 / Park Avenue
Turn left onto LA 24 / Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
83.4 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
88.5 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
303.5 mi into trip|~5h 31m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
197.8 mi
3h 22m
Raceland-M C Express
75 mi
1h 21m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi
11m
LA 20
6.2 mi
10m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6 mi
9m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.7 mi
3m
South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schriever, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on Highway 24
0.2 mi·20 sec·Highway 24
2
Turn straight onto LA 24
0.1 mi·17 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto Saint George Bridge
114 ft·11 sec·Saint George Bridge
4
Turn left onto LA 24
0.2 mi·19 sec·Park Avenue
5
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·32 sec
6
Continue on LA 20
6.2 mi·10 min·LA 20
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
8
Merge onto US 90
75 mi·1 hr 21 min·Raceland-M C Express
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·14 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi·24 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi·28 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·15 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.2 mi·13 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Take the exit onto LA 92-1
0.1 mi·21 sec·Young Street
15
Continue on LA 92-1
0.3 mi·38 sec·Young Street
16
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi·3 min·St Etienne Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi·22 sec·East Fairfield Drive
18
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi·2 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
19
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·South Morgan Avenue
20
Turn right onto US 90; LA 182
0.2 mi·13 sec·Southwest Evangeline Thruway
21
Keep slight left at fork
158 ft·7 sec
22
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi·2 min·Southwest Evangeline Thruway
23
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.0 mi·9 min·Southeast Evangeline Thruway
24
Continue on I 49; LA 182
8.8 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Expressway
25
Continue on I 49; US 167
198 mi·3 hr 22 min·Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
27
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Pete Harris Drive
28
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi·2 min·Caddo Street
29
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi·56 sec·Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
30
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft·1 sec·River Parkway
31
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
Given the nearly 6-hour drive time, an early morning departure from Schriever is highly recommended to arrive in Shreveport with ample time before dark. With only one official stop, consider planning your own breaks for fuel and snacks, especially during the longest stretch on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. The $46 fuel budget is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace as needed.
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 153.2 miles from Schriever, LA, or about 2h 57m 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 67 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.2 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 37m
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 Schriever, 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 Schriever, LA
This is one driving day of about 306.5 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Schriever, 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 153.2 mi from Schriever, LA
· 2h 57m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells the...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 221.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.29 one way
$92.58 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$50.81
$101.63
premium
$4.56
$55.01
$110.03
diesel
$5.61
$67.67
$135.34
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
(6 mi)$0.42
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
(2.5 mi)$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
92
1
$32.18
$14.71
Efficient EV
76.6
0
$26.82
$12.26
EV Truck/SUV
122.6
1
$42.91
$19.62
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Schriever, LA
Morning
in Schriever on Friday
Local time
11:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Morning
in Shreveport on Friday
Local time
11:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Broussard, LA
153 mi in
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
4 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
5h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Schriever, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 306.5 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Raceland-M C Express, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.2 miles from Schriever, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.29 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 306.5 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Saint George Bridge): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (LA 24 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 83.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Schriever, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
