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Trip from Shreveport, LA to Barataria, LA

Drive Time

6h 42m

Distance

346.1 mi

557 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 30m ★
6 AM
6h 42m
8 AM
7h 6m
10 AM
6h 50m
12 PM
6h 48m
3 PM
6h 52m
5 PM
7h 5m
8 PM
6h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shreveport, LA to Barataria, LA covers 346.1 miles and takes about 6h 42m 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 $52.91 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

173 miles from Shreveport, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Shreveport, LA to Barataria, LA covers 346.1 miles and takes about 6h 42m, 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 35 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 191.1 miles in near US 190.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 346.1 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 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; at 319.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

6
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.
8
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
8
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...
7
326.6 mi into trip | ~6h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orlean...
6
330.2 mi into trip | ~6h 14m in | Westbank Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto Westbank Expressway toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road

Towns Along This Route

Between Shreveport, LA and Barataria, LA, road signs point toward Opelousas, Clearview Parkway South and New Orleans.

Opelousas

190.6 mi in | ~3h 19m

Clearview Parkway South

319.4 mi in | ~5h 55m

New Orleans

326.6 mi in | ~6h 8m

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
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway 7.7 mi 11m
Westbank Expressway 3.7 mi 4m
LA 415 Spur 3.6 mi 5m
Jean Lafitte Boulevard 3.6 mi 6m
Ames Boulevard 2.9 mi 5m
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 Barataria, LA.

1

Start on River Parkway

0.5 mi · 1 min · River Parkway
2

Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Jack Wells Boulevard
3

Turn left onto Airport Drive

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Airport Drive
4

Turn right onto North Common Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Common Street
5

Turn right onto LA 173

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Caddo Street
6

Continue on LA 173

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Ford Street
7

Turn left onto Allen Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Allen Avenue
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
9

Continue on I 49

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

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
11

Keep slight left at fork

362 ft · 9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
12

Merge onto US 190

49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur

3.6 mi · 5 min · LA 415 Spur
14

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
15

Merge onto I 10

75 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Exit 226 Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge Use the slight right lane.
18

Merge onto LA 3152

1.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway
19

Continue on LA 3152

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Clearview Parkway
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on US 90

2.6 mi · 3 min · Huey P. Long Bridge
21

Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
22

At end of road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
23

At end of road, turn right onto US 90 BUS

28 ft · 0 sec · Westbank Expressway
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
25

Turn left

0.1 mi · 22 sec
26

Merge onto US 90 BUS

3.3 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
27

Keep slight right at fork onto Westbank Expressway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Westbank Expressway
Toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
28

Turn right onto Ames Boulevard

2.9 mi · 5 min · Ames Boulevard
29

Turn left onto LA 45

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Barataria Boulevard
30

Turn right onto LA 3134

7.7 mi · 11 min · Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
31

At end of road, turn left onto LA 45

3.6 mi · 6 min · Jean Lafitte Boulevard
32

Turn right onto LA 302

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Fisherman Boulevard
33

At end of road, turn left onto LA 3257

0.7 mi · 2 min · Privateer Boulevard
34

Turn left onto Autin Street

175 ft · 7 sec · Autin Street
35

Arrive at destination

Autin Street

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 173 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 3h 1m 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 173 miles or 3h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 17m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, LA

This is one driving day of about 346.1 miles and 6h 42m.

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 173 mi from Shreveport, LA · 3h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, TX

173 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 173 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 Barataria, LA

The final approach into Barataria, 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 Barataria, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 83.5
View on nps.gov
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 322.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.91 one way

$105.82 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 121 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $58.03 $116.07
premium $4.61 $62.82 $125.63
diesel $5.64 $76.89 $153.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 121.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 103.8 1 $36.34 $16.61
Efficient EV 86.5 0 $30.28 $13.84
EV Truck/SUV 138.4 1 $48.45 $22.15

Gas CO2

121 kg

EV CO2

40 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Shreveport, LA

Morning in Shreveport on Monday

Local time

6:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Destination

Barataria, LA

Morning in Barataria on Monday

Local time

6:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Newton, TX

173 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 42m 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 Barataria, LA covers 346.1 miles and takes about 6h 42m 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 173 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 $52.91 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 346.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 319.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Shreveport, LA and Barataria, LA, road signs point toward Opelousas, Clearview Parkway South and New Orleans.

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