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6h 1m
Distance
318.5 mi
513 km
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10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
Shreveport, LA
Eddie O.
Boutte, LA
Israyosoy S.
The drive from Shreveport, LA to Boutte, LA covers 318.5 miles and takes about 6h 1m 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, US 190, I 10 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 $48.69 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
159.2 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
The drive from Shreveport, LA to Boutte, LA covers 318.5 miles and takes about 6h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 318.5 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 279.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 61 South: Gramercy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 3127 South, I 310 South: Boutte, Houma, to US 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 310 toward US 90 East: Boutte, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Boutte, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
Opelousas
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 186.4 mi | 3h 10m |
| US 190 | 49.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 10 | 35.2 mi | 39m |
| LA 3127 | 19.4 mi | 25m |
| Airline Highway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| LA 641 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| LA 415 Spur | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| North Common Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Boutte, LA.
Start on River Parkway
Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard
Turn left onto Airport Drive
Turn right onto North Common Street
Turn right onto LA 173
Continue on LA 173
Turn left onto Allen Avenue
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on I 49
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 190
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
Turn left
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Merge onto US 61
Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3213
Turn left onto LA 3127
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 310
Keep slight left at fork onto I 310
Merge onto US 90
Turn left onto LA 52
Arrive at destination
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.
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 159.2 miles or 2h 47m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boutte, LA than in the middle of the route.
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 318.5 miles and 6h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.2 mi from Shreveport, LA · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 159.2 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 186.4 miles.
The final approach into Boutte, 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 Boutte, 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.
Regular Gas
$48.69 one way
$97.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $53.41 | $106.81 |
| premium | $4.61 | $57.81 | $115.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $70.76 | $141.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.6 | 1 | $33.44 | $15.29 |
| Efficient EV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.87 | $12.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.4 | 1 | $44.59 | $20.38 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
2:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Boutte on Sunday
Local time
2:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
66°F
Jasper, TX
159 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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