Origin
Shreveport, LA
Afternoon in Shreveport on Tuesday
Local time
2:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Westlake, LA
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
190.8 mi
307 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
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6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shreveport, LA to Westlake, LA covers 190.8 miles and takes about 3h 54m 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, Highway 171, Fisher Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.9 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
95.4 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Shreveport, LA to Westlake, LA covers 190.8 miles and takes about 3h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 39 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 56.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Airport Drive.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 190.8 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Airport Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 119.6 miles (US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 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
5
3.5 mi into trip
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~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
5
119.6 mi into trip
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~2h 20m in
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US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street
Enter roundabout onto US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
141.9 mi into trip
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~2h 51m in
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US 171; US 190 / West 1st Street
Turn left onto US 171; US 190 / West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
187.4 mi into trip
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~3h 48m in
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LA 378 / Westwood Road (LA 378)
At end of road, turn left onto LA 378 / Westwood Road (LA 378)
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 56.9 mi | 59m |
| Highway 171 | 37.5 mi | 43m |
| Fisher Road | 21.4 mi | 25m |
| LA 6 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| Shreveport Highway | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| LA 485 | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 56.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Westlake, 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
57 mi
·
59 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
11
Turn slight right
202 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn right onto LA 485
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Route 485
13
Continue on LA 485
10 mi
·
14 min
·
LA 485
14
At end of road, turn right onto LA 6
14 mi
·
16 min
·
LA 6
15
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
16
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
47 ft
·
8 sec
·
Martin Luther King Drive
17
Turn left onto Fisher Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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Fisher Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 171
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Fisher Road
19
Continue on US 171
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Shreveport Highway
20
Continue on US 171
239 ft
·
3 sec
·
Shreveport Highway
21
Enter roundabout onto US 171; LA 8
135 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 6th Street
22
Continue on US 171; LA 8
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 6th Street
23
Merge onto US 171
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Street
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 171
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South 5th Street
25
Continue on US 171
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Main Street
26
Continue on US 171
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
27
Continue on US 171
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Pine Street
28
Turn left onto US 171; US 190
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on US 171; US 190
38 mi
·
43 min
·
Highway 171
30
Continue on US 171
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Highway
31
Take the exit onto Martin Luther King Highway
324 ft
·
8 sec
·
Martin Luther King Highway
32
Turn straight onto LA 378
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sam Houston Jones Parkway (LA 378)
33
Continue on LA 378
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Davis Road (LA 378)
34
Turn right onto LA 378
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Phillips Road (LA 378)
35
At end of road, turn left onto LA 378
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Westwood Road (LA 378)
36
Continue on LA 378
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Sampson Street (LA 378)
37
Turn left onto LA 379
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sulphur Avenue
38
Turn right onto Miller Avenue
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
Miller Avenue
39
Arrive at destination
Miller Avenue
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 95.4 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.9 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.4 miles or 1h 52m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westlake, 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 190.8 miles and 3h 54m.
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 56.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.4 mi from Shreveport, LA · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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
Arriving in Westlake, LA
The final approach into Westlake, 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 Westlake, 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
$29.17 one way
$58.34 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $31.99 | $63.99 |
| premium | $4.61 | $34.63 | $69.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.39 | $84.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.03 | $9.16 |
| Efficient EV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.70 | $7.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.3 | 0 | $26.71 | $12.21 |
Gas CO2
67 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
Westlake, LA
Afternoon in Westlake on Tuesday
Local time
2:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
S 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
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
16 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 54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Westlake, LA covers 190.8 miles and takes about 3h 54m 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, Highway 171, Fisher Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.4 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 $29.17 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 190.8 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Airport Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 119.6 miles (US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Shreveport, LA to Westlake, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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