Stretching 191.3 miles across Louisiana, this route connects Batchelor to Shreveport in approximately 3 hours and 43 minutes. Since the entire journey stays within the Southeast region, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend about $29 on fuel for the trek, which relies heavily on US 167, Gayden Road, and Highway 3170. This drive works best for travelers looking for a straightforward, highway-focused journey between these two points. It is a manageable distance for those who prefer to keep their travel time under four hours while keeping costs predictable.
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
95.7 miles from Batchelor, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 167
126 mi
2h 10m
Gayden Road
53 mi
1h 13m
Highway 3170
3.9 mi
5m
US 71
3.8 mi
4m
State Route 3170
1.6 mi
2m
Caddo Street
0.9 mi
2m
Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
1m
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 126 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batchelor, LA and Shreveport, LA.
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Start on LA 419
197 ft·9 sec·State Route 419
2
Turn left onto LA 1
53 mi·1 hr 13 min·Gayden Road
3
Turn left onto LA 3170
1.6 mi·2 min·State Route 3170
4
Continue on LA 3170
3.9 mi·5 min·Highway 3170
5
Turn right onto US 71; US 167
3.8 mi·4 min·US 71; US 167
6
Take the ramp onto US 167; US 71 BYP
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 167; US 71 BYP
Toward I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandria
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 167; US 71 BYP
126 mi·2 hr 9 min·US 167; US 71 BYP
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
9
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Pete Harris Drive
10
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi·2 min·Caddo Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi·56 sec·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
Planning for this trip is simple given the 3 hour and 43 minute duration, but you should still account for at least one planned stop to break up the long 126-mile stretch on US 167. Departing early in the morning is your best bet to maintain a smooth pace and avoid potential congestion as you approach Shreveport. Since fuel costs are estimated at $29, topping off your tank before leaving Batchelor will ensure you have plenty of range for the bulk of the highway driving. Flexibility is a major advantage here, allowing you to easily adjust your departure time based on personal preference. Keep a close watch on your odometer once you hit US 167, as that segment represents the majority of your time behind the wheel.
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 95.7 miles from Batchelor, LA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126 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 42 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.7 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
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 Batchelor, 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 Batchelor, LA
This is one driving day of about 191.3 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Batchelor, 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 US 167 for about 126 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 190 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 1 / Gayden Road
Turn left onto LA 1 / Gayden Road
Navigation decision point
4
62.4 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|US 167; US 71 BYP
Take the ramp onto US 167; US 71 BYP toward I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandria
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandri...
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62.6 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|US 167; US 71 BYP
Keep slight right at fork onto US 167; US 71 BYP toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
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188.4 mi into trip|~3h 36m 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
4
190 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.89 one way
$57.78 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$31.72
$63.43
premium
$4.56
$34.34
$68.67
diesel
$5.61
$42.24
$84.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.4
0
$20.09
$9.18
Efficient EV
47.8
0
$16.74
$7.65
EV Truck/SUV
76.5
0
$26.78
$12.24
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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 21, 2026
Origin
Batchelor, LA
Late night
in Batchelor on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Late night
in Shreveport on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 112.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 71% of your total travel time will be spent on major routes. You will settle into a steady rhythm on US 167, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 126 miles. While the road begins with local connections like Gayden Road and Highway 3170, the transition to the main highway provides a more consistent pace for the majority of the drive. The personality of the route is utilitarian, prioritizing efficiency over winding, technical turns. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns remain relatively stable once you clear the initial local sections.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126 mi on US 167.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and Gayden Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 1 / Gayden Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 43m 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: near the start (LA 1 / Gayden Road): Navigation decision point; at 62.4 miles (US 167; US 71 BYP): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.6 miles (US 167; US 71 BYP): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Batchelor, LA to Shreveport, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Alexandria along the way.
Shreveport is the largest city in Northern Louisiana, part of the twin city metro of Shreveport-Bossier City, and is considered the principal city in the three-state region known as the "Ark-La-Tex." It has about 188,000 residents (2019), and is in the area of the state designated as the Sportsman's Paradise. Many lakes and rivers are in the area and offer recreational activities. The surrounding area is also a contrast from points in southern Louisiana, in that the landscape is marked by rolling hills and pine forests, being an extension of the Texas region known as the Piney Woods.
The longest stretch is about 126 miles on US 167. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 1 / Gayden Road): Navigation decision point; at 62.4 miles (US 167; US 71 BYP): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.6 miles (US 167; US 71 BYP): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Shreveport, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
