Origin
Sulphur, LA
Afternoon in Sulphur on Sunday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sulphur, LA to Shreveport, LA
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
185.6 mi
299 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Photo: Eddie O.
Trip Overview
The drive from Sulphur, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 185.6 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Opelousas Street, I-10, North Martin Luther King Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
92.8 miles from Sulphur, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 34m drive with frequent turns across 185.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Opelousas Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sulphur, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 3h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sulphur, LA to Shreveport, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Opelousas Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Martin Luther King Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 171 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mahlon Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shirley Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Opelousas Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on East Napoleon Street
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
East Napoleon Street
2
Take the ramp straight
5.4 mi
·
7 min
3
Take the exit slight right toward Opelousas Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Opelousas Street
4
Continue on I-10 Service Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I-10 Service Road
5
Turn right onto Opelousas Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Opelousas Street
6
Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Highway
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North Martin Luther King Highway
7
Continue on Highway 171
38 mi
·
43 min
·
Highway 171
8
Continue on East 1st Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
9
Continue on Mahlon Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mahlon Street
10
Continue on Shirley Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Shirley Street
11
Turn right onto North Pine Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Pine Street
12
Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Lake Charles Highway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Lake Charles Highway
14
Continue on South 5th Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South 5th Street
15
Keep slight left to continue on North 5th Street
413 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 5th Street
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shreveport Highway
184 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shreveport Highway
17
Exit the roundabout onto Shreveport Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Shreveport Highway
18
Continue on Hammond Street
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Hammond Street
19
Continue on Fisher Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Fisher Road
20
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
21
Turn right onto San Antonio Avenue
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
San Antonio Avenue
22
Continue on Natchitoches Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Natchitoches Highway
23
Turn left onto LA 485
10 mi
·
14 min
·
LA 485
24
Continue on State Route 485
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Route 485
25
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
26
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
59 min
27
Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
28
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
29
Turn right onto Caddo Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
31
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
River Parkway
32
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 92.8 miles from Sulphur, LA, or about 1h 47m 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.8 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shreveport, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sulphur, 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 Sulphur, LA
This is one driving day of about 185.6 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sulphur, 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 92.8 mi from Sulphur, LA · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.8 miles from Sulphur, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shreveport, LA
The final approach into Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, 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
$28.37 one way
$56.75 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $31.12 | $62.24 |
| premium | $4.61 | $33.69 | $67.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.23 | $82.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.49 | $8.91 |
| Efficient EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.98 | $11.88 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Shreveport, LA
Afternoon in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
89°F
Alexandria, LA
93 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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sulphur, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 185.6 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Opelousas Street, I-10, North Martin Luther King Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.8 miles from Sulphur, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.37 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Sulphur, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 3h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sulphur, LA to Shreveport, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sulphur, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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