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Trip from Bourg, LA to Shreveport, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 4m

Distance

325.8 mi

524 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 52m ★
6 AM
6h 5m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 14m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 15m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 57m

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

Downtown Bourg, LA, LA

Bourg, LA

Eric Seddon

parish seat of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Shreveport, LA

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

Embarking on a journey from Bourg, Louisiana, to Shreveport, Louisiana, covers a distance of 325.8 miles and typically takes around 6 hours and 4 minutes of driving time. This route is entirely within the Southeast region and can comfortably be completed as a single-day trip, though you might consider an overnight stop if you prefer a more relaxed pace. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is approximately $50. You'll navigate a mix of roadways, including portions of the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Raceland-M C Expressway, and Veterans Memorial Expressway, offering a varied driving experience.

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

162.9 miles from Bourg, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway 197.8 mi 3h 22m
Raceland-M C Expressway 84 mi 1h 31m
Veterans Memorial Expressway 10.2 mi 11m
Bayou Blue Road 7.5 mi 12m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway 6 mi 9m
Highway 24 3.6 mi 5m
East Park Avenue 2.7 mi 4m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway 2.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bourg, LA and Shreveport, LA.

1

Start on Guidry Street

37 ft · 7 sec · Guidry Street
2

Turn left onto LA 24

1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 24
3

Turn right onto Klondyke Bridge

297 ft · 30 sec · Klondyke Bridge
4

Turn sharp right onto 43

1.4 mi · 3 min · Country Drive
5

At end of road, turn right onto Donut Street

250 ft · 32 sec · Donut Street
6

Turn left onto LA 24

2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 24
7

Turn straight onto LA 659

2.7 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Turn right onto LA 3087

1.8 mi · 2 min · Prospect Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto LA 316

7.5 mi · 12 min · Bayou Blue Road
10

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 204 Toward US 90 West: Morgan City
11

Merge onto US 90

84 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Raceland-M C Expressway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
16

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
17

Take the exit onto LA 92-1

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Young Street
18

Continue on LA 92-1

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Young Street
19

Turn right onto St Etienne Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · St Etienne Road
20

At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive
21

Turn left onto LA 3073

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
22

Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Morgan Avenue
23

Turn right onto US 90; LA 182

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
24

Keep slight left at fork

158 ft · 7 sec
25

Turn left onto US 90; LA 182

2.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
26

Continue on US 90; LA 182

6.0 mi · 9 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
27

Continue on I 49; LA 182

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
28

Continue on I 49; US 167

198 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
29

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
30

Continue on Pete Harris Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pete Harris Drive
31

Turn right onto LA 173

0.9 mi · 2 min · Caddo Street
32

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

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
33

Turn slight right onto River Parkway

68 ft · 1 sec · River Parkway
34

Arrive at destination

River Parkway

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 6-hour drive from Bourg to Shreveport, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $50, this trip is manageable in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, as services might be less frequent. Being a mixed drive, be prepared for potential changes in speed limits and road conditions as you transition between different highway types.

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 162.9 miles from Bourg, LA, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.8 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 72 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 162.9 miles or 3h 14m 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 1m

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 Bourg, 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 Bourg, LA

This is one driving day of about 325.8 miles and 6h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Bourg, 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 197.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lafayette, LA

163 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.

Popular next leg

Lafayette, LA to Shreveport, LA

212.1 mi · 3h 43m

Pacing Suggestions

New Iberia, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Broussard, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 162.9 miles from Bourg, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 197.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Shreveport, Louisiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 325.8

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13182207373

Visit website

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

2.5 mi

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

2.3 mi

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 325.8

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13182207373

Visit website

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 116.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $100 or ab mile 116.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13375340682

Visit website

Annie Mae's Soul Food Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.8

Franklin, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13374717016

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 116.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372334077

Visit website

Whataburger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 325.8

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13182218259

Visit website

Prejean's

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 116.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13378963247

Visit website

Whataburger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 325.8

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13188655254

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 116.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 256

Natchitoches, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 325.8

Bossier City, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 325.8

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 116.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 116.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13374826858

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 325.8

Bossier City, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Jule Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 116.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555675853

Visit website

Acadiana Park Nature Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 116.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13372918448

Lake End Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 46.5

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Cajun Coast Tourism

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 46.5

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19853808224

Visit website

Children's Museum of Acadiana

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 116.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13372328500

Visit website

Lafayette Science Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 116.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13372915544

Visit website

The Lafayette Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 116.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372342208

Visit website

New Iberia City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 93.1

New Iberia, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13373692337

Visit website

Girard Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 116.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 322.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | 43 / Country Drive

Turn sharp right onto 43 / Country Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
7.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard

Turn right onto LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
102.7 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
107.8 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
322.9 mi into trip | ~5h 58m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.20 one way

$98.41 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $54.01 $108.03
premium $4.56 $58.48 $116.95
diesel $5.61 $71.93 $143.87

Estimated Tolls: $0.59

Southeast Evangeline Thruway (6 mi) $0.42
Southwest Evangeline Thruway (2.5 mi) $0.17

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.7 1 $34.21 $15.64
Efficient EV 81.5 0 $28.51 $13.03
EV Truck/SUV 130.3 1 $45.61 $20.85

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bourg, LA

Evening in Bourg on Saturday

Local time

8:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shreveport, LA

Evening in Shreveport on Saturday

Local time

8:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 mph 11% chance 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

9 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

6h 4m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 247.2
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This trip presents a mixed drive, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 197.8 miles along the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, which will likely be your primary focus for a considerable portion of the drive. The road's character will evolve as you progress, shifting between faster highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. Expect a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 197.8 mi on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 26 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near 43 / Country Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 325.8 miles you will encounter 26 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (43 / Country Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.8 miles (LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 102.7 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

181 ft 1 ft

Total Climb

188 ft

Total Descent

13 ft

Highest Point

181 ft

~325.8 mi in

Elevation Range

180 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Shreveport, LA

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 4m. Total distance: 325.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.59 in tolls one way, starting with Southeast Evangeline Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Shreveport, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (43 / Country Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.8 miles (LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 102.7 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Shreveport, LA before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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