Origin
Shreveport, LA
Afternoon in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Batchelor, LA
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
192.7 mi
310 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shreveport, LA
Eddie O.
Batchelor, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Connecting Shreveport to Batchelor, this 192.7-mile journey across Louisiana typically takes about 3 hours and 45 minutes of driving time. Because the trip is relatively straightforward, it functions perfectly as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $29 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers. The route takes you through the heart of the state within the Southeast region, transitioning from the Shreveport area toward the rural landscapes near Batchelor. It is a practical drive for those looking to reach their destination efficiently while keeping logistics simple and manageable.
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
96.3 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps you on your toes as you navigate a variety of road types. You will spend roughly 33% of your journey on highways, including significant stretches on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, LA 1, and Highway 3170. The most substantial portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 125.4-mile uninterrupted stretch on the memorial highway, which serves as the backbone of your route. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move away from the major corridors onto local state routes. Balancing high-speed transit with slower, more technical road segments ensures the drive doesn't feel like a monotonous interstate grind.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 125.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Airport Drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Airport Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (LA 173 / Caddo Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Airport Drive
Turn left onto Airport Drive
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
5
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
5
129.6 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
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US 167; US 71 BYP
Take the exit onto US 167; US 71 BYP toward US 71 South, US 167 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 South, US 167 South
6
139.7 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
|
LA 1
At end of road, turn right onto LA 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 125.4 mi | 2h 8m |
| LA 1 | 53 mi | 1h 13m |
| Highway 3170 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| US 71 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| State Route 3170 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Common Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 167 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Allen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 125.4 mi, about 2h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Batchelor, 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
125 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit onto US 167; US 71 BYP
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 167; US 71 BYP
Toward US 71 South, US 167 South
11
Turn straight onto US 71; US 167
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 71; US 167
12
Turn left onto LA 3170
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 3170
13
Continue on LA 3170
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 3170
14
At end of road, turn right onto LA 1
53 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
LA 1
Use the none lane.
15
Turn right onto LA 419
197 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 419
16
Arrive at destination
LA 419
Trip Plan
Planning your departure for early in the day is your best bet to ensure you arrive in Batchelor with plenty of daylight left. While the route is manageable in a single stint, you should factor in at least one planned stop to break up the nearly four-hour drive and stretch your legs. Given the $29 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before leaving Shreveport will help you maintain peace of mind during the long 125.4-mile primary stretch. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between the memorial highway and the secondary roads like LA 1. Since this is a one-day trip, the flexibility of your schedule is your greatest asset, allowing you to pace the drive according to your own comfort level.
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 96.3 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.4 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.3 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batchelor, 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 192.7 miles and 3h 45m.
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 125.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.3 mi from Shreveport, LA · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 96.3 miles from Shreveport, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.4 miles.
Arriving in Batchelor, LA
The final approach into Batchelor, 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 Batchelor, 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
$29.46 one way
$58.92 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $32.31 | $64.62 |
| premium | $4.61 | $34.97 | $69.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.81 | $85.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.23 | $9.25 |
| Efficient EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.86 | $7.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.98 | $12.33 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Batchelor, LA
Afternoon in Batchelor on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Batchelor, LA covers 192.7 miles and takes about 3h 45m 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, LA 1, Highway 3170. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.3 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 $29.46 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 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Airport Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (LA 173 / Caddo Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Shreveport, LA to Batchelor, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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