Road Trips from Shreveport, LA
Shreveport offers a range of escapes, from quick 30-minute drives to longer, more involved journeys. You've got options for short hops on surface roads, or you can head east for longer, mixed-highway routes that offer access to national monuments. There are even a few longer hauls that get you closer to the coast, with a couple of them hitting multiple park options. It's a good starting point if you're looking for a day trip or a drive that's under four hours.
Total Routes
19
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
18
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
Ferriday, LA
3h 30m184.8 mi one way
For a longer day trip, this 3.5-hour drive takes you 184.8 miles east. It's a mixed highway and surface road route with a high drive score, and importantly, it passes Poverty Point National Monument, offering a chance to see a park.
Minorca, LA
3h 36m190.7 mi one way
Similar to Ferriday, this 3.6-hour, 190.7-mile drive also features a mixed highway and surface road profile and a perfect drive score. It's another route that gives you access to Poverty Point National Monument.
Vidalia, LA
3h 41m194.3 mi one way
This 3.7-hour, 194.3-mile trip is one of the longer eastward options. The route uses a mix of highways and surface roads and includes a stop at Poverty Point National Monument, making it a good choice for a park-focused day.
West Ferriday, LA
3h 33m185.9 mi one way
At 185.9 miles and 3.6 hours, this drive offers a mixed highway and surface road experience. Like other eastern destinations, it provides access to Poverty Point National Monument, a key park attraction.
Bunkie, LA
2h 56m162.7 mi one way
This 2.9-hour, 162.7-mile drive is a solid mid-range option. It's primarily surface roads and offers access to Cane River Creole National Historical Park, a significant park destination.
Weekend trip
13 total in this range
Kenner, LA
5h 53m317.1 mi one way
Terrytown, LA
6h 13m332.5 mi one way
This is a long haul at 6.2 hours and 332.5 miles, taking you towards the New Orleans area. It’s a mixed highway and surface road route with a perfect drive score and includes access to both New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
Cut Off, LA
6h 21m341.3 mi one way
A substantial 6.4-hour drive covering 341.3 miles, this route heads towards the southern Louisiana coast. It utilizes mixed highway and surface roads and offers access to Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
Paulina, LA
5h 27m292.4 mi one way
This 5.5-hour, 292.4-mile drive is a long journey east, featuring mixed highway and surface roads. It provides access to Cane River Creole National Historical Park, making it a park-inclusive option for a longer trip.
Gramercy, LA
5h 23m290.2 mi one way
At 5.4 hours and 290.2 miles, this is one of the longer eastbound routes. It uses mixed highway and surface roads and grants access to Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
Browse by Mood
Kenner, LA
5h 53m317.1 mi one way
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
Kenner, LA
5h 53m317.1 mi one way
Vidalia, LA
3h 41m194.3 mi one way
Port Allen, LA
4h 32m246 mi one way
Kenner, LA
5h 53m317.1 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
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for all routes, with access to parks like Poverty Point National Monument and Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
Summer
Summer heat is a factor, but the longer routes to areas near New Orleans still provide park access, including New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
Fall
Fall weather is ideal for the longer drives, especially those heading east to explore national monuments and historical parks.
Winter
Winter provides mild temperatures for exploring the flat terrain on the shorter drives or venturing to the historical parks.
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