Origin
Cecilia, LA
Afternoon in Cecilia on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cecilia, 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
3h 52m
Distance
212.9 mi
343 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cecilia, LA
Israyosoy S.
Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
This 212.9-mile drive from Cecilia, Louisiana, to Shreveport, Louisiana, is estimated to take about 3 hours and 52 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you can expect a fuel cost of around $32. The route primarily utilizes Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway and Main Highway, with a portion on State Route 93. Given its profile as a turn-heavy local drive, it's best suited for those who prefer a more engaging journey over pure speed. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region for the entire trip, staying within Louisiana.
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
106.4 miles from Cecilia, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 194.8 mi | 3h 19m |
| Main Highway | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| State Route 93 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Bayou Courtableau Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Caddo Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pete Harris Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Neblet Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 194.8 mi, about 3h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cecilia, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on LA 355
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cecilia Bridge Highway
2
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 355
183 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cecilia Bridge Highway
3
Continue on LA 31
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Highway
4
Continue on LA 31
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Neblet Street
5
Turn slight left onto LA 93
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayou Courtableau Highway
6
Continue on LA 93
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 93
7
Continue on LA 93
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Martin Luther King Drive
8
Continue on LA 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
9
At end of road, turn left onto LA 93
231 ft
·
4 sec
·
Charles Avenue
10
Continue on LA 93
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Drive
11
Continue on LA 93
427 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 93
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Opelousas
13
Merge onto I 49; US 167
195 mi
·
3 hr 19 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
15
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
16
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
18
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Parkway
19
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
With a duration under four hours, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day adventure. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of the full day and factor in one planned stop to break up the 194.8-mile stretch on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel, as a significant portion of this drive is on non-highway roads where services might be less frequent. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll want to stay alert and have your navigation ready for frequent adjustments.
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 106.4 miles from Cecilia, LA, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 194.8 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 47 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.4 miles or 2h 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 9m
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 Cecilia, 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 Cecilia, LA
This is one driving day of about 212.9 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Cecilia, 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 194.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.4 miles from Cecilia, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 194.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 211.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 355 / Cecilia Bridge Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 355 / Cecilia Bridge Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
LA 93 / Charles Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto LA 93 / Charles Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Opelousas
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Opelousas
6
209.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 45m 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
211.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m in
|
LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.15 one way
$64.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $35.30 | $70.59 |
| premium | $4.56 | $38.21 | $76.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.01 | $94.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.35 | $10.22 |
| Efficient EV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.63 | $8.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.2 | 1 | $29.81 | $13.63 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Afternoon in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Alexandria, LA
106 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
24 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
3h 52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with only 2% of the journey on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on local roads, including Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Main Highway, and State Route 93. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 194.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. This suggests a drive that requires more active navigation and may involve more varied speed as you transition between different local road types.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 194.8 mi on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near LA 355 / Cecilia Bridge Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 52m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (LA 355 / Cecilia Bridge Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.5 miles (LA 93 / Charles Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 3h 52m. Total distance: 212.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 194.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. 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: at 0.2 miles (LA 355 / Cecilia Bridge Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.5 miles (LA 93 / Charles Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Shreveport, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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