Origin
Shreveport, LA
Evening in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
6:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Hackberry, LA
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
215 mi
346 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 13m
★
6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shreveport, LA
Eddie O.
Hackberry, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Shreveport, LA to Hackberry, LA covers 215 miles and takes about 4h 25m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.87 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
107.5 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 25m drive with frequent turns across 215 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jack Wells Boulevard 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 25m 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 Hackberry, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Wells Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Common Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Caddo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Allen Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jack Wells Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Hackberry, 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
57 mi
·
59 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
11
Turn slight right
203 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn right onto State Route 485
502 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Route 485
13
Continue on LA 485
10 mi
·
14 min
·
LA 485
14
At the end of the road, turn right
14 mi
·
16 min
15
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
16
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
46 ft
·
9 sec
·
Martin Luther King Drive
17
Turn left onto Fisher Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Fisher Road
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisher Road
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Fisher Road
19
Continue on Shreveport Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Shreveport Highway
20
Continue on Shreveport Highway
240 ft
·
3 sec
·
Shreveport Highway
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 6th Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 6th Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto North 6th Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 6th Street
23
Merge slight left onto South 5th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Street
24
Keep slight right to continue on South 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South 5th Street
25
Continue on Main Street
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Main Street
26
Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
27
Continue on North Pine Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Pine Street
28
Turn left onto West 1st Street
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
29
Continue on Highway 171
38 mi
·
43 min
·
Highway 171
30
Continue on Martin Luther King Highway
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Highway
31
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
32
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron
34
Keep slight left
171 ft
·
6 sec
35
Turn left onto Ruth Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ruth Street
36
Continue straight
128 ft
·
3 sec
37
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
3 min
38
Continue on Louisiana Highway 27
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Louisiana Highway 27
39
Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
40
Turn slight left onto Old Town Road
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Town Road
41
Continue on Old Town Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Old Town Road
42
At the end of the road, turn left onto Volunteer Lane
246 ft
·
11 sec
·
Volunteer Lane
43
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 107.5 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 2h 12m 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.5 miles or 2h 12m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hackberry, 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 215 miles and 4h 25m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.5 mi from Shreveport, LA · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 Hackberry, LA
The final approach into Hackberry, 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 Hackberry, 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
$32.87 one way
$65.74 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $36.05 | $72.10 |
| premium | $4.61 | $39.02 | $78.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.77 | $95.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.58 | $10.32 |
| Efficient EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.81 | $8.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86 | 1 | $30.10 | $13.76 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Hackberry, LA
Evening in Hackberry on Sunday
Local time
6:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
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
4h 25m 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 Hackberry, LA covers 215 miles and takes about 4h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jack Wells Boulevard, Airport Drive, North Common Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.5 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 $32.87 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 25m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shreveport, LA to Hackberry, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shreveport, LA to Hackberry, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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