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Trip from Shreveport, LA to Duson, LA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 56m

Distance

223 mi

359 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 44m ★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m

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

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parish seat of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Shreveport, LA

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Downtown Duson, LA, LA

Duson, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shreveport, LA to Duson, LA covers 223 miles and takes about 3h 56m 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 167, Veterans Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 197.9 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

111.5 miles from Shreveport, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 56m drive with frequent turns across 223 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 197.9 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 3.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 56m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 221.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 221.3 miles (LA 95 / Mire Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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
221.1 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Take the exit toward LA 95, Mire, Duson: Mire, Duson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward LA 95, Mire, Duson: Mire, Duson
5
221.3 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in | LA 95 / Mire Highway

Turn left onto LA 95 / Mire Highway

Navigation decision point

5
222.4 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in | US 90 / Cameron Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 90 / Cameron Street

Navigation decision point

5
222.9 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in | 1st Street

Turn left onto 1st Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 197.9 mi 3h 22m
US 167 10.8 mi 12m
Veterans Memorial Expressway 8.1 mi 8m
North Common Street 1.4 mi 2m
Austria Road 1 mi 1m
Allen Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Cameron Street 0.5 mi <1m
River Parkway 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 197.9 mi, about 3h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Duson, 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

198 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Continue on I 49; US 167

8.1 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
11

Take the exit onto US 167

11 mi · 12 min · US 167
Toward I 10 West: Lake Charles
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward LA 95, Mire, Duson: Mire, Duson
13

Turn left

139 ft · 8 sec
14

Turn left onto LA 95

200 ft · 3 sec · Mire Highway
15

Continue on LA 95

1.0 mi · 1 min · Austria Road
16

At end of road, turn left onto US 90

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Cameron Street
17

Turn left onto North A Street

275 ft · 17 sec · North A Street
18

Turn left onto 1st Street

283 ft · 17 sec · 1st Street
19

Turn left

47 ft · 3 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 111.5 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.9 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 111.5 miles or 1h 59m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Duson, 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 223 miles and 3h 56m.

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 197.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.5 mi from Shreveport, LA · 1h 59m into the drive

city in and county seat of Smith County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tyler, TX

112 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.

Tyler, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.5 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 197.9 miles.

Arriving in Duson, LA

The final approach into Duson, 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 Duson, 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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 84.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.68 one way

$67.36 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $36.97 $73.94
premium $4.56 $40.03 $80.05
diesel $5.61 $49.24 $98.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.9 0 $23.41 $10.70
Efficient EV 55.8 0 $19.51 $8.92
EV Truck/SUV 89.2 1 $31.22 $14.27

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 5 days ago

Origin

Shreveport, LA

Afternoon in Shreveport on Tuesday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Duson, LA

Afternoon in Duson on Tuesday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°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

2 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

3h 56m 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 Duson, LA covers 223 miles and takes about 3h 56m 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, US 167, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.5 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 $33.68 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 56m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 221.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 221.3 miles (LA 95 / Mire Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Shreveport, LA to Duson, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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