Origin
Shreveport, LA
Evening in Shreveport on Wednesday
Local time
7:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Cut Off, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 21m
Distance
341.3 mi
549 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 9m
★
6 AM
6h 21m
8 AM
6h 46m
10 AM
6h 30m
12 PM
6h 28m
3 PM
6h 31m
5 PM
6h 45m
8 PM
6h 14m
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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Cut Off, LA
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Trip Overview
This 341.3-mile journey from Shreveport, Louisiana, to Cut Off, Louisiana, is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 6 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. You'll be spending about 38% of your time on highways, with the majority of the mileage covered on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and US 90 before transitioning to LA 308. With a projected fuel cost of $52, this drive is budget-friendly for a single day's adventure. The route offers a mixed driving experience, making it manageable for one recommended day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. This trip stays entirely within the Southeast region of the US.
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
170.6 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive as you navigate this route, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 197.9 miles on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a more uninterrupted driving experience. As you progress, the road character shifts from the efficiency of main highways to the more local feel as you approach Cut Off on LA 308. This transition means you'll experience both faster-paced driving and more community-oriented roads, keeping the journey engaging.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 341.3 miles you will encounter 23 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 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 223.3 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point; at 224.5 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese 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
5
223.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 3m in
|
LA 92-1 / Young Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
5
224.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 4m in
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US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
320.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 49m in
Take the exit toward LA 1: Thibodaux, Lockport
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.
Exit 215
Toward LA 1: Thibodaux, Lockport
6
338.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 14m in
|
LA 308 / East Main Street
Turn left onto LA 308 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Cut Off, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Lockport along the way.
Lockport
320.6 mi in
|
~5h 49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 197.9 mi | 3h 22m |
| US 90 | 101 mi | 1h 51m |
| LA 308 | 14.4 mi | 20m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| Highway 1 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Morgan Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
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 Cut Off, 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
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 90; LA 182
13
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morgan Avenue
14
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
15
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
16
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
St Etienne Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Young Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
95 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
US 90
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 215
Toward LA 1: Thibodaux, Lockport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn right onto LA 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
26
Turn left onto LA 654
362 ft
·
1 min
·
LA 654
27
Turn right onto LA 308
14 mi
·
20 min
·
LA 308
28
Turn left onto LA 308
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Le Pont d'Or Bridge
349 ft
·
1 min
·
Le Pont d'Or Bridge
30
Turn left onto LA 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
31
Turn right onto West 46th Street
195 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 46th Street
32
Arrive at destination
West 46th Street
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour and 21-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Shreveport to maximize your daylight hours and allow for a comfortable pace. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in how you break up the 341.3 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be spaced out. The $52 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a buffer. A practical tip for this route is to ensure your navigation is updated before you leave, as the transition from US 90 to LA 308 can be a point where GPS systems might offer slightly different routes.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 170.6 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 2h 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 75 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.6 miles or 2h 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 5h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cut Off, 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.
+
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 341.3 miles and 6h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 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 170.6 mi from Shreveport, LA · 2h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 170.6 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 197.9 miles.
Arriving in Cut Off, LA
The final approach into Cut Off, 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 Cut Off, 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
$51.54 one way
$103.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $56.58 | $113.17 |
| premium | $4.56 | $61.26 | $122.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.35 | $150.71 |
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
$52
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.84 | $16.38 |
| Efficient EV | 85.3 | 0 | $29.86 | $13.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.5 | 1 | $47.78 | $21.84 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Cut Off, LA
Evening in Cut Off on Wednesday
Local time
7:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
7 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
6h 21m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Cut Off, LA covers 341.3 miles and takes about 6h 21m 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, US 90, LA 308. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.6 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 $51.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 341.3 miles you will encounter 23 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 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 223.3 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point; at 224.5 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Cut Off, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Lockport along the way.
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