The drive from West Ferriday, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 184.7 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, Doty Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118.4 miles on I 20.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.89 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
92.4 miles from West Ferriday, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 184.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 29m highway drive covering 184.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. The longest continuous stretch is about 118.4 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 903 / Doty Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 903 / Doty Road): Navigation decision point; at 183.3 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 183.4 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 903 / Doty Road
At end of road, turn left onto LA 903 / Doty Road
Navigation decision point
5
183.3 mi into trip|~3h 26m in|US 71
Take the exit onto US 71 toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring...
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183.4 mi into trip|~3h 26m in|US 71
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
5
183.7 mi into trip|~3h 27m in|Crockett Street
Turn right onto Crockett Street
Navigation decision point
5
183.9 mi into trip|~3h 27m in|Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
118.4 mi
2h 9m
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi
1h 12m
Doty Road
0.9 mi
2m
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.8 mi
1m
Kentucky Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
US 71
0.4 mi
<1m
Crockett Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Abraham Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 118.4 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Ferriday, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on Abraham Road
0.1 mi·37 sec·Abraham Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto LA 903
0.9 mi·2 min·Doty Road
3
Continue on LA 903
0.4 mi·1 min·Kentucky Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 425; LA 15
360 ft·4 sec·East Wallace Boulevard
5
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
6
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
7
Merge onto I 20
118 mi·2 hr 9 min·I 20
8
Take the exit onto US 71
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 71
Toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
0.3 mi·46 sec·US 71
Toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
10
Turn right onto Crockett Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·Crockett Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
12
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft·1 sec·River Parkway
13
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
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 92.4 miles from West Ferriday, LA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.4 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 41 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.4 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 51m
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 West Ferriday, 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 West Ferriday, LA
This is one driving day of about 184.7 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from West Ferriday, 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 I 20 for about 118.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.4 mi from West Ferriday, LA
· 1h 47m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 63.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.89 one way
$55.79 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$30.62
$61.24
premium
$4.56
$33.15
$66.30
diesel
$5.61
$40.78
$81.56
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: 64.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
11 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
InCharge Energy Charging Station
Winnsboro, Louisiana
InCharge
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Ruston, Louisiana
EV Connect
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
West Monroe, Louisiana
EVgo
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Monroe, Louisiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Shreveport, Louisiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Bossier City, Louisiana
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Bossier City, Louisiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Ruston, Louisiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla: 4
InCharge: 1
EV Connect: 1
EVgo: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Electrify America: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.4
0
$19.39
$8.87
Efficient EV
46.2
0
$16.16
$7.39
EV Truck/SUV
73.9
0
$25.86
$11.82
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
West Ferriday, LA
Late night
in West Ferriday on Saturday
Local time
12:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Late night
in Shreveport on Saturday
Local time
12:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 29m 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 West Ferriday, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 184.7 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, Doty Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.4 miles from West Ferriday, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.89 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 903 / Doty Road): Navigation decision point; at 183.3 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 183.4 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from West Ferriday, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Poverty Point National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
