Trip from Shreveport, LA to Kenner, LA

Drive Time

5h 53m

Distance

317.1 mi

510 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

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Shreveport, LA

Eddie O.

Kenner, LA

Galina Yarovaya.

Trip Overview

Connecting Shreveport to Kenner, this 317.1-mile journey across Louisiana typically takes about 5 hours and 53 minutes. Because the drive is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. You should budget approximately $48 for fuel to cover the distance between these two points in the state's Southeast region. Utilizing a mix of I-10, US-190, and the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, the route offers a straightforward path for travelers. Whether you are heading toward the New Orleans area for business or leisure, this trip is well-suited for a direct, one-day transit.

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

158.6 miles from Shreveport, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that balances steady highway cruising with local road transitions. With a 39% highway share, you will spend a significant portion of the trip navigating through various road types rather than just staying on a single interstate. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 186.4 miles along the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, requiring you to maintain focus during that extended stretch. As you progress from the Shreveport area toward Kenner, the character of the road shifts, providing a change in scenery and driving intensity. Being prepared for these transitions will help you stay comfortable behind the wheel throughout the nearly six-hour trek.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

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 186.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 317.1 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 190.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 191.1 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

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

190.6 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in

Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

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

Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

191.1 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in | US 190

Merge onto US 190

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

315.8 mi into trip | ~5h 50m in

Take the exit toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 223A-B Toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans I...

316.1 mi into trip | ~5h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International A...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

Opelousas

190.6 mi in | ~3h 19m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	186.4 mi	3h 10m
I 10	71.4 mi	1h 20m
US 190	49.5 mi	1h 3m
LA 415 Spur	3.6 mi	5m
North Common Street	1.4 mi	2m
Williams Boulevard	1 mi	2m
Allen Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
River Parkway	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 186.4 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Kenner, LA.

Start on River Parkway

0.5 mi · 1 min · River Parkway

Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Jack Wells Boulevard

Turn left onto Airport Drive

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Airport Drive

Turn right onto North Common Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Common Street

Turn right onto LA 173

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Caddo Street

Continue on LA 173

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Ford Street

Turn left onto Allen Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Allen Avenue

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 49 South: Alexandria

Continue on I 49

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

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

Keep slight left at fork

362 ft · 9 sec

Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto US 190

49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 190

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur

3.6 mi · 5 min · LA 415 Spur

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 10

71 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 10

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 223A-B Toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

174 ft · 4 sec

Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South Use the right lane.

Turn right onto LA 49

1.0 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto 21st Street

38 ft · 1 sec · 21st Street

Arrive at destination

21st Street

Trip Plan

To keep your energy levels steady, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 317.1-mile journey. Since the drive is under six hours, leaving early in the morning allows you to arrive in Kenner with plenty of daylight to spare. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially before hitting the 186.4-mile stretch on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, to ensure you don't get caught low on gas in a remote section. Having your $48 fuel budget ready helps streamline your planning, but consider setting aside a little extra for unexpected price fluctuations at the pump. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your stop timing based on your personal comfort rather than a rigid schedule.

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 158.6 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.4 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 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 158.6 miles or 2h 46m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenner, 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 317.1 miles and 5h 53m.

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 186.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 158.6 mi from Shreveport, LA · 2h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

League City, TX

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Tyler, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

League City, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158.6 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 186.4 miles.

Arriving in Kenner, LA

The final approach into Kenner, 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 Kenner, 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

$48.48 one way

$96.95 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$53.17	$106.34
premium	$4.61	$57.55	$115.10
diesel	$5.64	$70.45	$140.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 110.9 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	95.1	1	$33.30	$15.22
Efficient EV	79.3	0	$27.75	$12.68
EV Truck/SUV	126.8	1	$44.39	$20.29

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Shreveport, LA

Afternoon in Shreveport on Sunday

Local time

2:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenner, LA

Afternoon in Kenner on Sunday

Local time

2:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°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

1 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

5h 53m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Kenner, LA covers 317.1 miles and takes about 5h 53m 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, I 10, US 190. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 158.6 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 $48.48 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

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Trip from Shreveport, LA to Kenner, LA

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Kenner, LA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Shreveport, LA

Kenner, LA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 53m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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