Embarking on a journey from Shreveport, LA, to Mandeville, LA, covers 320.9 miles and typically takes just under 6 hours. This single-day adventure is feasible, with a recommended duration of one day, making it a convenient trip if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. The primary roads you'll navigate are the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and US 190, with a 39% share of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $48 for this trek across Louisiana's Southeast region. This route offers a straightforward drive that should fit well into a single day's travel plans.
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
160.4 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 58m. Total distance: 320.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed driving experience, incorporating both highway travel and other road types. While 39% of the journey is on highways, you'll also encounter stretches on roads like the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and West Florida Republic Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 186.4 miles on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a substantial period of consistent driving. This blend means you'll experience periods of faster travel mixed with potentially more varied road conditions as you progress toward Mandeville.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 320.9 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 252.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 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
6
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.
7
252.1 mi into trip|~4h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 12 East: Hammond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
7
317.2 mi into trip|~5h 51m in|US 190
Take the exit onto US 190 toward US 190 East, LA 22 West: Mandeville, Ponchatoula
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.
Toward US 190 East, LA 22 West: Mandeville, Pon...
6
317.5 mi into trip|~5h 52m in|US 190
Keep slight left at fork onto US 190 toward US 190 East: Mandeville, Fontainebleau State Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 190 East: Mandeville, Fontainebleau S...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Mandeville, 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
West Florida Republic Parkway
61.8 mi
1h 6m
US 190
51.6 mi
1h 6m
I 10
7.6 mi
9m
LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
5m
Highway 190
1.6 mi
2m
North Common Street
1.4 mi
2m
Florida Street
1 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 Mandeville, 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
186 mi·3 hr 10 min·Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
11
Keep slight left at fork
362 ft·9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
12
Merge onto US 190
49 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi·5 min·LA 415 Spur
14
Turn left
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
15
Merge onto I 10
7.6 mi·9 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 159Toward I 12 East: HammondUse the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on I 12
62 mi·1 hr 6 min·West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 190: Covington, Mandeville
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward US 190 East: Mandeville
20
Merge onto US 190
1.8 mi·2 min·US 190
21
Take the exit onto US 190
0.3 mi·40 sec·US 190
Toward US 190 East, LA 22 West: Mandeville, PonchatoulaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 190
209 ft·7 sec·US 190
Toward US 190 East: Mandeville, Fontainebleau State Park
23
Turn left onto US 190
1.3 mi·2 min·Highway 190
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Continue on US 190
0.3 mi·28 sec·Emerald Road
25
Continue on US 190
0.4 mi·33 sec·Highway 190
26
Continue on US 190
1.0 mi·1 min·Florida Street
27
Turn right onto LA 1087
0.4 mi·1 min·Girod Street
28
Turn right onto LA 1087
160 ft·4 sec·Monroe Street
29
Arrive at destination
LA 1087
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour and 58-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Shreveport to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace your journey; however, planning a refueling stop around the halfway point or before the longest 186.4-mile stretch on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is advisable. The estimated fuel cost of $48 is a helpful budget point, so ensure your tank is full before you leave. This route is well-suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace and ample time to reach Mandeville without feeling rushed.
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 160.4 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 2h 48m 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 71 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.4 miles or 2h 48m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mandeville, 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 320.9 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 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 160.4 mi from Shreveport, LA
· 2h 48m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 77.5
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 320.9
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
96.3
1
$33.69
$15.40
Efficient EV
80.2
0
$28.08
$12.84
EV Truck/SUV
128.4
1
$44.93
$20.54
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Shreveport, LA
Night
in Shreveport on Thursday
Local time
10:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mandeville, LA
Night
in Mandeville on Thursday
Local time
10:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Alexandria, LA
160 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
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
5h 58m 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 Mandeville, LA covers 320.9 miles and takes about 5h 58m 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, West Florida Republic Parkway, US 190. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.4 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 $48.46 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 320.9 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.
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 252.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Mandeville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
