Origin
Shreveport, LA
Night in Shreveport on Wednesday
Local time
9:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Poydras, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 35m
Distance
342.6 mi
551 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 23m
★
6 AM
6h 36m
8 AM
7h 0m
10 AM
6h 44m
12 PM
6h 42m
3 PM
6h 45m
5 PM
6h 59m
8 PM
6h 28m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Shreveport, LA to Poydras, LA covers 342.6 miles and takes about 6h 35m 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 $51.74 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
171.3 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 35m drive with frequent turns across 342.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 35m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shreveport, LA to Poydras, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Poydras, 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
79 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on Slidell
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Slidell
17
Take the exit slight right toward Franklin Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
18
Keep slight right
135 ft
·
4 sec
19
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Franklin Avenue
20
Turn left onto Saint Claude Avenue
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Saint Claude Avenue
21
Continue on West Saint Bernard Highway
10.0 mi
·
18 min
·
West Saint Bernard Highway
22
Continue on Bayou Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bayou Road
23
Turn left onto Kingbird Boulevard
522 ft
·
23 sec
·
Kingbird Boulevard
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 171.3 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 3h 17m 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 75 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.3 miles or 3h 17m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Poydras, 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.
+
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 342.6 miles and 6h 35m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 171.3 mi from Shreveport, LA · 3h 17m 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 171.3 miles from Shreveport, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Poydras, LA
The final approach into Poydras, 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 Poydras, 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
$51.74 one way
$103.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $56.80 | $113.60 |
| premium | $4.56 | $61.49 | $122.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.64 | $151.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.8 | 1 | $35.97 | $16.44 |
| Efficient EV | 85.7 | 0 | $29.98 | $13.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137 | 1 | $47.96 | $21.93 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Poydras, LA
Night in Poydras on Wednesday
Local time
9:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
18 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 35m 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 Poydras, LA covers 342.6 miles and takes about 6h 35m 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 171.3 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 $51.74 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 35m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shreveport, LA to Poydras, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shreveport, LA to Poydras, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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