Origin
Shreveport, LA
Afternoon in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to West Monroe, LA
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
98.6 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Shreveport, LA
Eddie O.
West Monroe, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Traveling between Shreveport and West Monroe covers 98.6 miles of Louisiana landscape. You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this route involves primarily local roads like the River Parkway, Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, and Milam Street, rather than major interstate travel. With fuel costs estimated at $13, this is an affordable excursion for those traveling within the Southeast region. Because the drive is relatively short and straightforward, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around personal preference rather than strict logistical constraints. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between two of Louisiana’s notable hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 98.6-mile journey offers a distinct experience compared to a standard interstate highway haul. Since the highway share is 0%, your time behind the wheel is spent entirely on local roads, creating a turn-heavy drive that requires more active attention than a straight stretch of pavement. You will navigate segments like the Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway and Milam Street, which provide a different pace than typical high-speed corridors. Because the longest stretch on the River Parkway is 0 miles, you should anticipate frequent adjustments and a consistent, winding rhythm throughout the trip. Expect a more engaged driving experience that keeps you focused on the local surroundings for the duration of the 1 hour and 52-minute transit.
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.
River Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Shreveport, LA to West Monroe, LA is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shreveport, LA to West Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milam Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Well Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cypress Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
River Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and West Monroe, LA.
1
Start on River Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Parkway
2
Continue on River Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Parkway
3
Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
4
Turn right onto Milam Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Milam Street
5
Turn left onto Market Street
381 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
6
Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Market Street
7
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
92 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
9
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
10
Keep slight left
141 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn left onto Well Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Well Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Well Road
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Well Road
13
Exit the roundabout onto Well Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Well Road
14
Turn right onto Cypress Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Cypress Street
15
Turn left onto North 7th Street
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 7th Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 52-minute duration, you have the advantage of being able to depart at your leisure without needing to account for long-distance fatigue. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled for this 98.6-mile trek, you are free to pace the drive exactly as you see fit. Keep in mind that because this route relies on turn-heavy local roads, you should double-check your navigation before leaving to ensure you are comfortable with the specific turns on Milam Street and the local parkways. Budgeting $13 for fuel should be sufficient for the trip, but topping off your tank in Shreveport is a smart way to ensure peace of mind. Flexibility is your biggest asset here, so feel free to adjust your departure time to avoid any local peak traffic hours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.3 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 56m into the drive.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Monroe, 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.
+
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 98.6 miles and 1h 52m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.3 mi from Shreveport, LA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from Shreveport, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Monroe, LA
The final approach into West Monroe, 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 West Monroe, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.07 one way
$30.15 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $16.53 | $33.07 |
| premium | $4.61 | $17.90 | $35.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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
West Monroe, LA
Afternoon in West Monroe on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
49 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
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
1h 52m 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 West Monroe, LA covers 98.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Parkway, Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, Milam Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.3 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 $15.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Shreveport, LA to West Monroe, LA is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shreveport, LA to West Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shreveport, LA to West Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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