Origin
Timberlane, LA
Morning in Timberlane on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Timberlane, LA to Shreveport, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 15m
Distance
334 mi
538 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 2m
★
6 AM
6h 15m
8 AM
6h 40m
10 AM
6h 24m
12 PM
6h 21m
3 PM
6h 25m
5 PM
6h 39m
8 PM
6h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Timberlane, LA
Yaroslav Shuraev
Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Timberlane, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 334 miles and takes about 6h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Pontchartrain Expressway, State Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 186.3 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.44 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
167 miles from Timberlane, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Timberlane, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 334 miles and takes about 6h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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 186.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Wall Boulevard.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 334 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Wall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 87.5 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Wall Boulevard
Turn right onto Wall Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
87.5 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
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I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
91.4 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
7
91.7 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
6
331.1 mi into trip
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~6h 8m 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 | 186.3 mi | 3h 10m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 80.6 mi | 1h 32m |
| State Route 1 | 49 mi | 1h 2m |
| I 10 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| North Lobdell Highway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Westbank Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Belle Chasse Highway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Wall Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 186.3 mi, about 3h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timberlane, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on this road
490 ft
·
40 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Wall Boulevard
345 ft
·
15 sec
·
Wall Boulevard
3
Continue on Wall Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Wall Boulevard
4
Turn left onto LA 23
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Belle Chasse Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on LA 23
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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Lafayette Street
6
Turn right onto LA 23
94 ft
·
1 sec
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Westbank Expressway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 90 Business East
8
Merge onto US 90 BUS
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
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Crescent City Connection
10
Continue on US 90 BUS
81 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
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Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
3.9 mi
·
4 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 151
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
317 ft
·
7 sec
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto LA 415
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lobdell Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto US 190; LA 1
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
State Route 1
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
17
Merge onto I 49; US 167
186 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
19
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
20
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
22
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
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River Parkway
23
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
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 167 miles from Timberlane, LA, or about 3h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.3 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167 miles or 3h 21m 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 10m
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 Timberlane, 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 Timberlane, LA
This is one driving day of about 334 miles and 6h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Timberlane, 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 186.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 167 mi from Timberlane, LA · 3h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 167 miles from Timberlane, 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 186.3 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
$50.44 one way
$100.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $55.37 | $110.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $59.95 | $119.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.74 | $147.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.2 | 1 | $35.07 | $16.03 |
| Efficient EV | 83.5 | 0 | $29.22 | $13.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.6 | 1 | $46.76 | $21.38 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Morning in Shreveport on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
77°F
Newton, TX
167 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
2 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
6h 15m 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 Timberlane, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 334 miles and takes about 6h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Pontchartrain Expressway, State Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167 miles from Timberlane, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.44 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 334 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Wall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 87.5 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Timberlane, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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