Church Point to Shreveport is 207.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m via Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, taking you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Given its relatively short duration and mostly surface road profile, it's a straightforward trip. You'll encounter some highway driving but will spend most of your time on local roads, making it a good option for a relaxed travel day.
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
103.6 miles from Church Point, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186.3 mi
3h 10m
State Route 35
7 mi
10m
West Landry Street
4.4 mi
4m
West Vine Street
2.5 mi
3m
Lawtell Highway
1.1 mi
1m
North Beaugh Street
1.1 mi
1m
Caddo Street
0.9 mi
2m
Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 186.3 mi, about 3h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Church Point, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on West Ebey Street
70 ft·10 sec·West Ebey Street
2
Turn left onto LA 95
0.4 mi·46 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn right onto LA 35
0.3 mi·31 sec·East Plaquemine Street
4
Turn left onto LA 35
1.1 mi·1 min·North Beaugh Street
5
Turn right onto LA 35
1.1 mi·1 min·Lawtell Highway
6
Continue on LA 35
7.0 mi·10 min·State Route 35
7
Turn right onto US 190
0.7 mi·47 sec·Prejean Highway
8
Continue on US 190
4.4 mi·4 min·West Landry Street
9
Turn slight right onto US 190
2.5 mi·3 min·West Vine Street
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
11
Merge onto I 49; US 167
186 mi·3 hr 10 min·Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
13
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Pete Harris Drive
14
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi·2 min·Caddo Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi·56 sec·Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
16
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft·1 sec·River Parkway
17
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of under four hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid any potential evening traffic. You'll only need one stop for gas based on the estimated fuel cost of $30, so plan that break strategically. Keep an eye out for the transition points between highway and surface roads, as this is where your driving pace will naturally change. Since this is a shorter route, you have the flexibility to linger longer at your starting point or arrive in Shreveport with ample time to settle in.
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 103.6 miles from Church Point, LA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.3 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 46 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.6 miles or 1h 52m 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
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 Church Point, 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 Church Point, LA
This is one driving day of about 207.2 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Church Point, 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 186.3 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 204.3 — 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 95 / South Main Street
Turn left onto LA 95 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 35 / East Plaquemine Street
Turn right onto LA 35 / East Plaquemine Street
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip|~15m in|US 190 / Prejean Highway
Turn right onto US 190 / Prejean Highway
Navigation decision point
5
17.6 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
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204.3 mi into trip|~3h 35m 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
$28.76 one way
$57.53 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$32.18
$64.36
premium
$4.29
$34.99
$69.97
diesel
$4.80
$39.12
$78.25
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: 72.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.2
0
$21.76
$9.95
Efficient EV
51.8
0
$18.13
$8.29
EV Truck/SUV
82.9
1
$29.01
$13.26
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Church Point, LA
Late night
in Church Point on Sunday
Local time
4:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
W 0 to 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:11AM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Late night
in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
4:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:11AM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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
1 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 41m 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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 128.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with only about a quarter of the drive on highways. You'll spend 186.3 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway before transitioning to other roads like State Route 35 and West Landry Street. Expect to encounter more traffic signals and intersections as you move away from the highway segments. The change from highway cruising to surface road navigation will be noticeable.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 186.3 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 early in the drive near LA 95 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 41m drive. You will face about 10 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 95 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (LA 35 / East Plaquemine Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 190 / Prejean Highway): Navigation decision point.
Church Point is a small city in the center of the Cajun Prairie in Louisiana. Named for the tall steeple of the local Catholic church, this town is home to a large Cajun population and amazing festivals during the year. Its largest and most popular festival is the "Courir de Mardi Gras," the rural Louisiana variant of Mardi Gras, which revolves less around parades, and more on men and women on horseback in costume riding through the countryside to sing, dance, and play pranks on local residents.
Top landmarks
•Le Vieux Presbytere — clergy house in Church Point, Louisiana
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.
Top landmarks
•Petroleum Tower — 16-story high-rise office building located at 425 Edwards Street at the corner o...
•Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium — theater and meeting hall in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
•Strand Theatre — theater in Shreveport, Louisiana
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 186.3 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 95 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (LA 35 / East Plaquemine Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 190 / Prejean Highway): Navigation decision point.
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.
