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Trip from Woodmere, LA to Shreveport, LA

Drive Time

6h 20m

Distance

336.8 mi

542 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 8m ★
6 AM
6h 20m
8 AM
6h 45m
10 AM
6h 29m
12 PM
6h 27m
3 PM
6h 30m
5 PM
6h 44m
8 PM
6h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Woodmere, LA, LA

Woodmere, LA

Valeriia Miller

Downtown Shreveport, LA, LA

Shreveport, LA

Eddie O.

Trip Overview

The drive from Woodmere, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 336.8 miles and takes about 6h 20m 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 $51.49 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

168.4 miles from Woodmere, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Woodmere, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 336.8 miles and takes about 6h 20m, 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 28 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 1.2 miles in near Alex Kornman Boulevard.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 336.8 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 1.2 miles (Alex Kornman Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 miles (Destrehan Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 90.2 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | Alex Kornman Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
1.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | Destrehan Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
90.2 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | 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
94.1 mi into trip | ~1h 54m 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
94.5 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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

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
Westbank Expressway 4.2 mi 5m
I 10 3.9 mi 4m
North Lobdell Highway 3.6 mi 4m
Destrehan Avenue 3 mi 5m
Caddo Street 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 Woodmere, LA and Shreveport, LA.

1

Start on Paige Janette Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Paige Janette Drive
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakmere Drive

253 ft · 13 sec · Oakmere Drive
3

Turn right onto Deerpark Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Deerpark Drive
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard

308 ft · 13 sec · Woodmere Boulevard
5

Turn right onto Patricia Lane

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Patricia Lane
6

At the end of the road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Alex Kornman Boulevard
7

Turn right onto Long Leaf Lane

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Long Leaf Lane
8

At the end of the road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue

374 ft · 13 sec · Destrehan Avenue
9

Continue on Destrehan Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Destrehan Avenue
10

Keep slight left to continue on Destrehan Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Destrehan Avenue
11

Continue on Westbank Expressway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Westbank Expressway
12

Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 90 Business East
13

Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

3.6 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
14

Continue on Crescent City Connection

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection
15

Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

81 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
16

Keep slight left

3.9 mi · 4 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

0.3 mi · 45 sec · LA 415: Lobdell
18

Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

318 ft · 8 sec · LA 415: Lobdell
19

Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

3.6 mi · 4 min · North Lobdell Highway
20

Merge slight left onto State Route 1

49 mi · 1 hr 2 min · State Route 1
21

Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
22

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

186 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
23

Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
24

Continue on Pete Harris Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pete Harris Drive
25

Turn right onto Caddo Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Caddo Street
26

At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
27

Turn slight right onto River Parkway

69 ft · 2 sec · River Parkway
28

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 168.4 miles from Woodmere, LA, or about 3h 25m 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 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 168.4 miles or 3h 25m 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 15m

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 Woodmere, 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 Woodmere, LA

This is one driving day of about 336.8 miles and 6h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodmere, 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 168.4 mi from Woodmere, LA · 3h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, TX

168 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

Baton Rouge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.7 miles from Woodmere, 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.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 11.6
View on nps.gov
Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells the...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 255.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.49 one way

$102.98 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $56.47 $112.95
premium $4.61 $61.13 $122.26
diesel $5.64 $74.83 $149.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101 1 $35.36 $16.17
Efficient EV 84.2 0 $29.47 $13.47
EV Truck/SUV 134.7 1 $47.15 $21.56

Gas CO2

118 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Woodmere, LA

Morning in Woodmere on Monday

Local time

7:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shreveport, LA

Morning in Shreveport on Monday

Local time

7:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Newton, TX

168 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

1 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 20m 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 Woodmere, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 336.8 miles and takes about 6h 20m 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 168.4 miles from Woodmere, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.49 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 20 significant decision points across 336.8 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 1.2 miles (Alex Kornman Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 miles (Destrehan Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 90.2 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Woodmere, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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