Origin
Shreveport, LA
Night in Shreveport on Thursday
Local time
10:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Deville, LA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
144.9 mi
233 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shreveport, LA
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Deville, LA
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Trip Overview
This 144.9-mile drive from Shreveport to Deville, Louisiana, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 2 hours and 47 minutes. With a fuel cost of approximately $22, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and LA 28, offering a blend of highway and local driving. You'll encounter one recommended stop along the way, making it easy to break up the journey. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
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
72.4 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 144.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 14% of the journey on high-speed highways. The majority of your travel will be on roads like LA 28 and Highway 1207. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 121.1 miles along the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, which offers a more consistent pace before you transition to more localized roads. This road profile suggests a driving experience that requires attention to turns and potentially slower speeds as you get closer to Deville.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 121.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Airport Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 47m drive. You will face about 8 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 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 125.3 miles (LA 28): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Airport Drive
Turn left onto Airport Drive
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
125.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
LA 28
Take the exit onto LA 28 toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expr...
5
128.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
|
LA 28
Take the exit onto LA 28 toward LA 3100 West, LA 28 East: Pineville, Jonesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 3100 West, LA 28 East: Pineville, Jon...
6
128.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
|
LA 28
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 28 toward LA 28 East: Jonesville, Ferriday
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 28 East: Jonesville, Ferriday
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shreveport, LA and Deville, LA, road signs point toward Jonesville and Ferriday.
Jonesville
128.2 mi in
|
~2h 17m
|
via LA 28
Ferriday
128.4 mi in
|
~2h 18m
|
via LA 28
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 121.1 mi | 2h 4m |
| LA 28 | 15 mi | 22m |
| Highway 1207 | 4.6 mi | 11m |
| North Common Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Allen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Caddo Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Airport Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 121.1 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Deville, 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
121 mi
·
2 hr 4 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit onto LA 28
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 28
Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
11
Take the exit onto LA 28
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
LA 28
Toward LA 3100 West, LA 28 East: Pineville, Jonesville
12
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 28
12 mi
·
17 min
·
LA 28
Toward LA 28 East: Jonesville, Ferriday
13
Continue on LA 1207
4.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 1207
14
Turn straight
57 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Starting your journey from Shreveport in the morning will give you ample time to reach Deville with flexibility. Given the relatively short duration of under three hours, you can easily make this a day trip. Plan for your single recommended stop to coincide with a natural break, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch your legs. Be mindful of the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile; keep an eye on your GPS for upcoming turns, especially on the latter half of the trip. Ensure you have adequate fuel before departing Shreveport, as the longest stretch is significant.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.4 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.1 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 32 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.4 miles or 1h 19m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deville, 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 144.9 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 121.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.4 mi from Shreveport, LA · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.4 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 121.1 miles.
Arriving in Deville, LA
The final approach into Deville, 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 Deville, 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
$21.88 one way
$43.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.02 | $48.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.99 | $63.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.21 | $6.96 |
| Efficient EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.68 | $5.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58 | 0 | $20.29 | $9.27 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Deville, LA
Night in Deville on Thursday
Local time
10:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°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
32 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 47m 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 Deville, LA covers 144.9 miles and takes about 2h 47m 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 28, Highway 1207. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.4 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 $21.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 2h 47m drive. You will face about 8 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 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 125.3 miles (LA 28): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Shreveport, LA and Deville, LA, road signs point toward Jonesville and Ferriday.
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