Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
200.4 mi
323 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Leonville, LA
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This 200.4-mile journey from Shreveport to Leonville, Louisiana, is an achievable 3-hour and 36-minute drive, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, with some time spent on State Route 31 and North Common Street. Given its relatively short duration and a fuel cost estimated at around $30, this route offers a straightforward way to travel within the Southeast region. You can comfortably complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. The predominantly local road feel means you'll experience more of Louisiana's landscape as you travel.
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
100.2 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 200.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 200.4-mile trip. While about 4% of your journey will be on highways, the majority of the time you'll be on State Route 31 and other local roads. The longest stretch without significant turns or changes in road type is 187.5 miles, primarily along the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a driving experience that is more engaged and less about high-speed, monotonous travel. You'll likely encounter more frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you get closer to your destination.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Airport Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Airport Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (North Common Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (LA 173 / Caddo Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Airport Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Common Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward LA 31: Creswell Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 187.5 mi | 3h 11m |
| State Route 31 | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| North Common Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Allen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cresswell Lane | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Creswell Lane | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Caddo Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Leonville, LA.
Start on River Parkway
Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard
Turn left onto Airport Drive
Turn right onto North Common Street
Turn right onto LA 173
Continue on LA 173
Turn left onto Allen Avenue
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on I 49
Take the exit
Turn left onto LA 31
Continue on LA 31
Continue on LA 31
Continue on LA 31
Arrive at destination
With a total duration of just over 3.5 hours, this route offers flexibility for departure. Leaving Shreveport in the morning allows you to reach Leonville by midday, with plenty of time to spare. Your estimated fuel cost is $30, so plan accordingly. While only one main stop is suggested, you might want to take advantage of the shorter stretches between towns for quick breaks. Pay attention to the road signs as you transition between the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and State Route 31, as this is where the driving character shifts the most.
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.
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 44 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.2 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leonville, LA than in the middle of the route.
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 200.4 miles and 3h 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.2 mi from Shreveport, LA · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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.
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 100.2 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 187.5 miles.
The final approach into Leonville, 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 Leonville, 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.
Regular Gas
$30.27 one way
$60.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $33.22 | $66.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $35.97 | $71.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.25 | $88.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.04 | $9.62 |
| Efficient EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.54 | $8.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.2 | 1 | $28.06 | $12.83 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Shreveport on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Leonville on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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