Origin
Shreveport, LA
Evening in Shreveport on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Kinder, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
187.7 mi
302 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m
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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Kinder, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
This 187.7-mile drive from Shreveport to Kinder, Louisiana, will take you about 3 hours and 33 minutes. Since both locations are within the Southeast region and the state of Louisiana, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $28 and a recommended single day for completion, this trip is perfectly suited for a day excursion. The route involves a few turns but offers a straightforward path to your destination. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive.
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
93.9 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 187.7-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. You'll primarily navigate Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Masonic Drive, and Macarthur Drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 119.2 miles along the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a substantial period of consistent travel. This route prioritizes local roads, so be prepared for more frequent turns and potentially varied speed limits as you make your way through Louisiana.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 119.2 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 33m drive. You will face about 10 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 2.3 miles (LA 173 / Caddo Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Airport Drive
Turn left onto Airport Drive
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
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
123.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 71, US 165: MacArthur Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71, US 165: MacArthur Drive
6
123.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 71 South, US 165 South: MacArthur Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 South, US 165 South: MacArthur Dri...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 119.2 mi | 2h 2m |
| Masonic Drive | 60 mi | 1h 14m |
| Macarthur Drive | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| 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
— 119.2 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Kinder, 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
119 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 71, US 165: MacArthur Drive
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 71 South, US 165 South: MacArthur Drive
12
Merge onto US 71; US 165; LA 28
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Macarthur Drive
13
Enter roundabout onto US 165
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Masonic Drive
14
Continue on US 165
60 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Masonic Drive
15
Turn right onto US 190
434 ft
·
11 sec
·
3rd Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
US 190
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 33-minute duration, starting your journey in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your single planned stop. With a fuel cost around $28, ensure your tank is full before departing Shreveport. Keep an eye on local road conditions, as this route is characterized by frequent turns. Since it's a manageable distance, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you, but aim to avoid peak local traffic times.
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 93.9 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.2 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 41 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.9 miles or 1h 41m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kinder, 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 187.7 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 119.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.9 mi from Shreveport, LA · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.9 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 119.2 miles.
Arriving in Kinder, LA
The final approach into Kinder, 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 Kinder, 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
$28.35 one way
$56.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $31.12 | $62.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.44 | $82.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.71 | $9.01 |
| Efficient EV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.42 | $7.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.28 | $12.01 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Kinder, LA
Evening in Kinder on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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 33m 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 Kinder, LA covers 187.7 miles and takes about 3h 33m 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, Masonic Drive, Macarthur Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.9 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 $28.35 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 33m drive. You will face about 10 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 2.3 miles (LA 173 / Caddo Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Shreveport, LA to Kinder, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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