Trip from Shreveport, LA to Avondale, LA

Drive Time

6h 12m

Distance

328.4 mi

529 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shreveport, LA to Avondale, LA covers 328.4 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, I 10, US 190 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 186.4 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

164.2 miles from Shreveport, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Shreveport, LA to Avondale, LA covers 328.4 miles and takes about 6h 12m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 186.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 328.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 191.1 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 319.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South: Alexandria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 49 South: Alexandria

191.1 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in | US 190

Merge onto US 190

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

319.2 mi into trip | ~5h 54m in

Take the exit toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 226 Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

319.4 mi into trip | ~5h 55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridg...

328.1 mi into trip | ~6h 10m in | Jamie Boulevard

Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Avondale, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

Opelousas

190.6 mi in | ~3h 19m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	186.4 mi	3h 10m
I 10	74.7 mi	1h 25m
US 190	49.5 mi	1h 3m
Huey P. Long Bridge	4.8 mi	7m
LA 415 Spur	3.6 mi	5m
South Clearview Parkway	2.1 mi	3m
Clearview Parkway	1.5 mi	3m
North Common Street	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 186.4 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Avondale, LA.

Start on River Parkway

0.5 mi · 1 min · River Parkway

Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Jack Wells Boulevard

Turn left onto Airport Drive

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Airport Drive

Turn right onto North Common Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Common Street

Turn right onto LA 173

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Caddo Street

Continue on LA 173

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Ford Street

Turn left onto Allen Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Allen Avenue

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 49 South: Alexandria

Continue on I 49

186 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

Keep slight left at fork

362 ft · 9 sec

Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto US 190

49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 190

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur

3.6 mi · 5 min · LA 415 Spur

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 10

75 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 10

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Exit 226 Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto LA 3152

1.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on LA 3152

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Clearview Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 90

4.8 mi · 7 min · Huey P. Long Bridge

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Jamie Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Valentine Drive

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Valentine Drive

Arrive at destination

Valentine Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 164.2 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 2h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.4 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 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 164.2 miles or 2h 52m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avondale, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Shreveport, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Shreveport, LA

This is one driving day of about 328.4 miles and 6h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shreveport, 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 Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 186.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 164.2 mi from Shreveport, LA · 2h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jasper, TX

164 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

Tyler, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jasper, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.2 miles from Shreveport, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 186.4 miles.

Arriving in Avondale, LA

The final approach into Avondale, 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 Avondale, 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

$50.20 one way

$100.41 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$55.07	$110.13
premium	$4.61	$59.60	$119.21
diesel	$5.64	$72.96	$145.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	98.5	1	$34.48	$15.76
Efficient EV	82.1	0	$28.73	$13.14
EV Truck/SUV	131.4	1	$45.98	$21.02

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Shreveport, LA

Afternoon in Shreveport on Sunday

Local time

1:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Avondale, LA

Afternoon in Avondale on Sunday

Local time

1:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

66°F

Jasper, TX

164 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

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

6h 12m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Shreveport, LA to Avondale, LA covers 328.4 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, I 10, US 190. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 164.2 miles from Shreveport, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Avondale, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

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Trip from Shreveport, LA to Avondale, LA

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Avondale, LA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Shreveport, LA

Avondale, LA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 12m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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