Connecting Crowley to Shreveport requires a straightforward 205-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting around $31 for fuel will cover your transit across these two Southeast Louisiana hubs. You will primarily navigate via I-49, Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Crowley Eunice Highway. It is a practical, efficient route that serves as a direct link between the southern and northern reaches of the state.
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
102.5 miles from Crowley, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 49
144.6 mi
2h 28m
Veterans Memorial Highway
31.5 mi
46m
Crowley Eunice Highway
15.2 mi
22m
State Route 13
4.6 mi
6m
Aymond Street
2 mi
3m
North Parkerson Avenue
1.6 mi
3m
South C C Duson Street
1.3 mi
1m
Caddo Street
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 144.6 mi, about 2h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crowley, LA and Shreveport, LA.
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Start on West Hutchinson Avenue
71 ft·4 sec·West Hutchinson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Avenue F
363 ft·18 sec·North Avenue F
3
Turn right onto West 6th Street
369 ft·16 sec·West 6th Street
4
Turn left onto LA 13
1.6 mi·3 min·North Parkerson Avenue
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Continue on LA 13
0.3 mi·24 sec·Crowley Eunice Highway
6
Continue on LA 13
0.4 mi·34 sec·State Route 13
7
Turn straight onto LA 13
15 mi·22 min·Crowley Eunice Highway
8
Continue on LA 13
2.0 mi·3 min·Aymond Street
9
Turn left onto LA 13
0.1 mi·13 sec·East Maple Avenue
10
Turn right onto LA 13
1.3 mi·1 min·South C C Duson Street
11
Continue on LA 13
2.4 mi·3 min·State Route 13
12
Continue on LA 13
6.4 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Continue on LA 13
1.8 mi·2 min·State Route 13
14
Continue on LA 13
25 mi·37 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 167
0.7 mi·1 min·US 167
16
Turn left
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 49 North: Alexandria
17
Merge onto I 49
145 mi·2 hr 28 min·I 49
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
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Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Pete Harris Drive
20
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi·2 min·Caddo Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi·56 sec·Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
22
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft·1 sec·River Parkway
23
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
Since you are looking at a four-hour drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic periods in either Crowley or Shreveport. Planning for at least one stop is a smart way to break up the 205-mile trek and keep your focus sharp on the interstate. Keep your $31 fuel budget in mind, as filling up before you hit the longest 144.6-mile stretch on I-49 will save you from having to hunt for stations mid-journey. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your start time to suit your personal schedule. Prioritizing that single planned stop will make the four-hour duration feel much more comfortable.
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 102.5 miles from Crowley, LA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.6 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 45 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.5 miles or 2h 13m 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 20m
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 Crowley, 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 Crowley, LA
This is one driving day of about 205 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Crowley, 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 I 49 for about 144.6 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 203.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Avenue F
Turn right onto North Avenue F
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West 6th Street
Turn right onto West 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
57.2 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Turn left toward I 49 North: Alexandria
Navigation decision point
Toward I 49 North: Alexandria
6
202.1 mi into trip|~3h 55m 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
203.6 mi into trip|~3h 58m in|LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.96 one way
$61.92 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$33.99
$67.97
premium
$4.56
$36.80
$73.59
diesel
$5.61
$45.26
$90.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.5
0
$21.53
$9.84
Efficient EV
51.3
0
$17.94
$8.20
EV Truck/SUV
82
1
$28.70
$13.12
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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Crowley, LA
Morning
in Crowley on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Morning
in Shreveport on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
87°F
Alexandria, LA
103 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
3 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
4h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 127.3
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 73% of your journey is spent on major thoroughfares. The core of the trip centers on a lengthy 144.6-mile stretch along I-49, which keeps your momentum steady for the majority of the drive. While the Crowley Eunice Highway and Veterans Memorial Highway offer a transition through local corridors, the route quickly settles into a consistent interstate rhythm. Behind the wheel, you will find this path is built for speed and efficiency rather than technical maneuvering. It is a functional, high-speed connection that allows you to cover significant ground without constant lane changes.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 144.6 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and Veterans Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Avenue F.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 9 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 (North Avenue F): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 144.6 miles on I 49. 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 (North Avenue F): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.2 miles: 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 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Shreveport, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
