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Trip from Shreveport, LA to Gramercy, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 23m

Distance

290.2 mi

467 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 10m ★
6 AM
5h 24m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

parish seat of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Shreveport, LA

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Downtown Gramercy, LA, LA

Gramercy, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shreveport, LA to Gramercy, LA covers 290.2 miles and takes about 5h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jack Wells Boulevard, Airport Drive, North Common Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.83 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

145.1 miles from Shreveport, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jack Wells Boulevard
Airport Drive
North Common Street
Caddo Street
Ford Street
Allen Avenue
I 49 South
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Jack Wells Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Gramercy, 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 Caddo Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Caddo Street
6

Continue on Ford Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Ford Street
7

Turn left onto Allen Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Allen Avenue
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 49 South: Alexandria
9

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

186 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
11

Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

361 ft · 10 sec · US 190 East: Baton Rouge
12

Merge slight right

49 mi · 1 hr 3 min
13

Keep slight right

3.6 mi · 5 min
14

Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 10 East: Baton Rouge
15

Merge slight left

35 mi · 39 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy

0.4 mi · 41 sec · US 61 South: Gramercy
17

Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

7.8 mi · 9 min · Airline Highway
18

Turn right onto North Airline Avenue

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Airline Avenue
19

Turn left onto East Main Street

59 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street
20

Arrive at your destination

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 145.1 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 2h 41m 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 64 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 145.1 miles or 2h 41m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gramercy, 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 290.2 miles and 5h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, LA

145 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

Bossier City, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.1 miles from Shreveport, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.83 one way

$87.65 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $48.11 $96.22
premium $4.56 $52.09 $104.17
diesel $5.61 $64.07 $128.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.1 1 $30.47 $13.93
Efficient EV 72.6 0 $25.39 $11.61
EV Truck/SUV 116.1 1 $40.63 $18.57

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% 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

Afternoon in Shreveport on Saturday

Local time

3:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gramercy, LA

Afternoon in Gramercy on Saturday

Local time

3:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

85°F

Alexandria, LA

145 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

4 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 23m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

290.2 mi in 5h 23m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Jack Wells Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

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 5h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shreveport, LA to Gramercy, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 290.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shreveport, LA to Gramercy, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Gramercy, LA before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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