Origin
Thibodaux, LA
Evening in Thibodaux on Wednesday
Local time
6:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thibodaux, LA to Shreveport, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 42m
Distance
309.5 mi
498 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 29m
★
6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 9m
10 AM
5h 52m
12 PM
5h 49m
3 PM
5h 53m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thibodaux, LA
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Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
This 309.5-mile drive from Thibodaux, LA to Shreveport, LA will take approximately 5 hours and 42 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll navigate a mix of local roads and expressways, with about 6% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $47, this route through Louisiana's Southeast region offers a straightforward point-to-point experience. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive. This trip is best suited for a single day of travel.
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
154.7 miles from Thibodaux, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the majority of this 309.5-mile journey. While 6% of the route utilizes highways, the bulk of your time will be spent on roads like Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Raceland-M C Express, and Veterans Memorial Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, offering a sustained period of travel before you need to make significant turns. This profile suggests a route that winds through communities rather than a direct, high-speed interstate.
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.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 197.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 20 / Jackson Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 309.5 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 20 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (LA 20 / Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 86.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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LA 20 / Jackson Street
Turn right onto LA 20 / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 20 / Canal Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto LA 20 / Canal Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
86.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
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US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
91.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
306.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 197.8 mi | 3h 22m |
| Raceland-M C Express | 75 mi | 1h 21m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| LA 20 | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Southeast Evangeline Thruway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Morgan Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thibodaux, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on LA 1
116 ft
·
6 sec
·
Saint Mary Street
2
Turn right onto LA 20
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jackson Street
3
Enter roundabout onto LA 20
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
Canal Boulevard
4
Continue on LA 20
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Boulevard
5
Continue on LA 20
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn slight right onto LA 20
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
LA 20
7
Turn left onto LA 20
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
LA 20
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
9
Merge onto US 90
75 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Raceland-M C Express
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
15
Take the exit onto LA 92-1
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Young Street
16
Continue on LA 92-1
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Young Street
17
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
St Etienne Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
19
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
20
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Morgan Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 90; LA 182
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
22
Keep slight left at fork
158 ft
·
7 sec
23
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
24
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
25
Continue on I 49; LA 182
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
26
Continue on I 49; US 167
198 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
28
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
29
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
30
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
31
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Parkway
32
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 42-minute duration, an early morning departure from Thibodaux is recommended to reach Shreveport comfortably within daylight hours. You'll be making one scheduled stop, so consider breaking up the 309.5 miles roughly in half to maintain energy. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 197.8-mile stretch on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, as services might be less frequent. The $47 fuel cost is an estimate, so budget accordingly and fill up when you see convenient opportunities.
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 154.7 miles from Thibodaux, LA, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.8 miles.
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 68 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.7 miles or 3h 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shreveport, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Thibodaux, 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 Thibodaux, LA
This is one driving day of about 309.5 miles and 5h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Thibodaux, 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.
The longest stretch is on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway for about 197.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 154.7 mi from Thibodaux, LA · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154.7 miles from Thibodaux, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 197.8 miles.
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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.74 one way
$93.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $51.31 | $102.62 |
| premium | $4.56 | $55.55 | $111.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.33 | $136.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
(6 mi)
$0.42
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.9 | 1 | $32.50 | $14.86 |
| Efficient EV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.08 | $12.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.8 | 1 | $43.33 | $19.81 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Shreveport, LA
Evening in Shreveport on Wednesday
Local time
6:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Broussard, LA
155 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
21 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
5h 42m 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 Thibodaux, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 309.5 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Raceland-M C Express, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.7 miles from Thibodaux, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.74 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 309.5 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 20 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (LA 20 / Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 86.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Thibodaux, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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