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Trip from Shreveport, LA to Milton, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 4m

Distance

224.7 mi

362 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

27 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 52m ★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m

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 Milton, LA, LA

Milton, LA

Alberto Ramírez Sobrino

Trip Overview

The drive from Shreveport, LA to Milton, LA covers 224.7 miles and takes about 4h 4m 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, Veterans Memorial Expressway, East Kaliste Saloom Road 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 $33.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

112.3 miles from Shreveport, LA

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 224.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 224.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 0.7 miles in near Airport Drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 9 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 9 key points

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

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Airport Drive

Turn left onto Airport Drive

Navigation decision point

4
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | 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
6
215 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in | East Kaliste Saloom Road

Turn right onto East Kaliste Saloom Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
221 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in | East Broussard Road

Enter roundabout onto East Broussard Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 197.9 mi 3h 22m
Veterans Memorial Expressway 8.8 mi 9m
East Kaliste Saloom Road 6.1 mi 10m
East Broussard Road 2.5 mi 4m
Northwest Evangeline Thruway 2.2 mi 3m
US 90 1.9 mi 3m
North Common Street 1.4 mi 2m
East Milton Avenue 1.1 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 Milton, 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

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
11

Continue on I 49; LA 182

2.2 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway
12

Continue on US 90; LA 182

1.9 mi · 3 min · US 90; LA 182
13

Turn right onto East Kaliste Saloom Road

6.1 mi · 10 min · East Kaliste Saloom Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Enter roundabout onto East Broussard Road

272 ft · 5 sec · East Broussard Road
15

Continue on East Broussard Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Broussard Road
16

At end of road, turn right onto LA 92

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Milton Avenue
17

Turn left onto Espasie Drive

132 ft · 5 sec · Espasie Drive
18

Arrive at destination

Espasie Drive

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 112.3 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 49 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 112.3 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milton, 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 224.7 miles and 4h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 112.3 mi from Shreveport, LA · 1h 59m into the drive

largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, LA

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.

Popular next leg

Alexandria, LA to Milton, LA

99.7 mi · 1h 53m

Pacing Suggestions

Bossier City, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.3 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 Milton, LA

The final approach into Milton, 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 Milton, 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 ~13 min detour Free near mile 85.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.94 one way

$67.87 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $37.25 $74.50
premium $4.56 $40.33 $80.66
diesel $5.61 $49.61 $99.22

Estimated Tolls: $0.15

Northwest Evangeline Thruway (2.2 mi) $0.15

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

27 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lafayette, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Giles Nissan Charging Station

Lafayette, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

Nissan Charging Station

Opelousas, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Opelousas, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Opelousas, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Lafayette, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Alexandria, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Alexandria, Louisiana

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 10 Other: 5 Tesla: 4 Blink: 4 Electrify America: 1 InCharge: 1 Tesla Destination: 1 Shell Recharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.4 0 $23.59 $10.79
Efficient EV 56.2 0 $19.66 $8.99
EV Truck/SUV 89.9 1 $31.46 $14.38

Gas CO2

79 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Shreveport, LA

Night in Shreveport on Thursday

Local time

10:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Destination

Milton, LA

Night in Milton on Thursday

Local time

10:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Alexandria, LA

112 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

22 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 4m 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 Milton, LA covers 224.7 miles and takes about 4h 4m 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, Veterans Memorial Expressway, East Kaliste Saloom Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.3 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 $33.94 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 straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 9 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 Milton, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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