Origin
Shreveport, LA
Afternoon in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
2:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Bourg, LA
Drive Time
6h 6m
Distance
326.1 mi
525 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
Shreveport, LA
Eddie O.
Bourg, LA
Eric Seddon
Trip Overview
The drive from Shreveport, LA to Bourg, LA covers 326.1 miles and takes about 6h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jack Wells Boulevard, Airport Drive, North Common Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.85 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
163 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 6m drive with frequent turns across 326.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jack Wells Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shreveport, LA to Bourg, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Wells Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Common Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Caddo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Allen Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jack Wells Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Bourg, 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 Caddo Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Caddo Street
6
Continue on Ford Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ford Street
7
Turn left onto Allen Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 49 South: Alexandria
9
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
12
Continue straight
6.1 mi
·
8 min
13
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morgan Avenue
14
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
15
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
16
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
St Etienne Road
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Young Street
18
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
23
Keep slight right
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
24
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
25
Keep slight right
394 ft
·
10 sec
26
Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
27
Turn left onto Coteau Road
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Coteau Road
28
Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Boulevard
29
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Park Avenue
30
Continue on Highway 24
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 24
31
Turn right onto Donut Street
249 ft
·
31 sec
·
Donut Street
32
Turn left onto Country Drive
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Drive
33
Turn sharp left onto Klondyke Bridge
295 ft
·
25 sec
·
Klondyke Bridge
34
Turn left onto Highway 24
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
35
Turn right onto Guidry Street
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Guidry Street
36
Arrive at your destination
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 163 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163 miles or 3h 3m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bourg, 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 326.1 miles and 6h 6m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163 mi from Shreveport, LA · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 163 miles from Shreveport, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bourg, LA
The final approach into Bourg, 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 Bourg, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.85 one way
$99.70 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $54.68 | $109.36 |
| premium | $4.61 | $59.19 | $118.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.45 | $144.90 |
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: 114.1 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 | 97.8 | 1 | $34.24 | $15.65 |
| Efficient EV | 81.5 | 0 | $28.53 | $13.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.4 | 1 | $45.65 | $20.87 |
Gas CO2
114 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.
Destination
Bourg, LA
Afternoon in Bourg on Sunday
Local time
2:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
163 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
2 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 6m 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 Bourg, LA covers 326.1 miles and takes about 6h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jack Wells Boulevard, Airport Drive, North Common Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163 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 $49.85 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shreveport, LA to Bourg, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shreveport, LA to Bourg, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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