Road Trips from Shreveport, LA
Thinking about a weekend escape from Shreveport? You've got options ranging from quick drives to nearby towns with parks to longer hauls that get you closer to historical sites. If you want a short trip, there’s a very close destination with parks. If you're up for a longer drive, several routes offer access to significant historical parks, all on mostly flat terrain, making for a straightforward drive.
Total Routes
15
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
14
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
Ferriday, LA
3h 30m184.8 mi one way
For a longer day trip, this 3.5-hour, 184.8-mile drive offers a mixed highway and surface road experience. The highlight here is the proximity to Poverty Point National Monument, a significant park. The terrain is mostly flat, ensuring an easy drive to this historically rich area.
Minorca, LA
3h 36m190.7 mi one way
This route is very similar to Ferriday, covering 190.7 miles over 3.6 hours. It also features a mixed highway and surface road profile and mostly flat terrain. Like Ferriday, it provides access to Poverty Point National Monument, making it another strong contender for exploring this park.
Vidalia, LA
3h 41m194.3 mi one way
At 194.3 miles and 3.7 hours, this is one of the longer options in this group. The drive is a mix of highway and surface roads with mostly flat terrain. It also offers access to Poverty Point National Monument, giving you a solid park destination for a day trip.
West Ferriday, LA
3h 33m185.9 mi one way
Covering 185.9 miles and taking 3.6 hours, this route is comparable to nearby Ferriday. It utilizes a mix of highway and surface roads with mostly flat terrain. The key draw is the nearby Poverty Point National Monument, providing a historical and natural escape.
Bunkie, LA
2h 56m162.7 mi one way
This 162.7-mile drive takes around 2.9 hours, making it a solid medium-distance option. Primarily surface roads and mostly flat terrain mean a relaxed journey. The main attraction is Cane River Creole National Historical Park, offering a different historical experience than the Poverty Point options.
Weekend trip
9 total in this range
Terrytown, LA
6h 13m332.5 mi one way
This is one of the furthest options, at 332.5 miles and 6.2 hours. The drive involves mixed highway and surface roads over flat terrain. It stands out by offering access to both New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Cane River Creole National Historical Park, making it a substantial trip.
Cut Off, LA
6h 21m341.3 mi one way
At 341.3 miles and 6.4 hours, this is a long haul, best suited for an overnight trip. The route uses mixed highway and surface roads across flat terrain. Its primary draw is access to Cane River Creole National Historical Park, a significant historical site.
Paulina, LA
5h 27m292.4 mi one way
This 292.4-mile drive will take about 5.5 hours, featuring mixed highway and surface roads on flat terrain. It provides access to Cane River Creole National Historical Park, making it a good choice if you’re looking to explore that historical area without the longest drive.
Gramercy, LA
5h 23m290.2 mi one way
Covering 290.2 miles and taking 5.4 hours, this route is similar in length to Paulina. The drive consists of mixed highway and surface roads over flat terrain. It offers access to Cane River Creole National Historical Park, a key destination for history enthusiasts.
Harahan, LA
6h 5m323 mi one way
This 323-mile trip takes approximately 6.1 hours and uses mixed highway and surface roads across flat terrain. It is notable for providing access to both Cane River Creole National Historical Park and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, making it a comprehensive historical excursion.
Browse by Mood
Terrytown, LA
6h 13m332.5 mi one way
Cut Off, LA
6h 21m341.3 mi one way
Ferriday, LA
3h 30m184.8 mi one way
Paulina, LA
5h 27m292.4 mi one way
Terrytown, LA
6h 13m332.5 mi one way
Paulina, LA
5h 27m292.4 mi one way
Gramercy, LA
5h 23m290.2 mi one way
Harahan, LA
6h 5m323 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions across flat terrain, making any of the park-accessible routes enjoyable for exploring historical sites.
Summer
Summer heat might make exploring parks like Poverty Point or Cane River Creole more challenging, though the drives themselves remain easy.
Fall
Fall provides comfortable temperatures for exploring the historical parks accessible via these routes, with generally clear driving weather.
Winter
Winter drives are typically easy with flat terrain, and cooler temperatures can be ideal for visiting historical monuments and parks.
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