Delcambre, LA to Shreveport, LA is 234.7 miles and takes about 4h 21m via Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. You'll generally be on surface roads for most of this drive, making it a good option if you prefer a less highway-intensive experience. With a single recommended day, this route is manageable for a straightforward trip.
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
117.3 miles from Delcambre, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
197.8 mi
3h 22m
Verot School Road
9.5 mi
16m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
9m
Highway 339
6.2 mi
10m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
5.4 mi
9m
Veterans Memorial Drive
2.2 mi
3m
Decon Road
1.1 mi
2m
Caddo Street
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delcambre, LA and Shreveport, LA.
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Start on West Main Street
88 ft·9 sec·West Main Street
2
Turn left onto LA 330
0.2 mi·28 sec·North Railroad Street
3
Turn left onto LA 14
2.2 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
4
Turn right onto LA 339
6.2 mi·10 min·Highway 339
5
Turn straight onto LA 339
1.1 mi·2 min·Decon Road
6
Turn left onto LA 339
0.5 mi·50 sec·Chemin Agreable Street
7
Continue on LA 339
3.0 mi·5 min·Verot School Road
8
Enter roundabout onto LA 339
100 ft·1 sec·Verot School Road
9
Continue on LA 339
6.5 mi·11 min·Verot School Road
10
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
5.4 mi·9 min·Southeast Evangeline Thruway
11
Continue on I 49; LA 182
8.8 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Continue on I 49; US 167
198 mi·3 hr 22 min·Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
14
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Pete Harris Drive
15
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi·2 min·Caddo Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi·56 sec·Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
17
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft·1 sec·River Parkway
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Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 21m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning is ideal to allow for flexibility. You have one recommended stop, so plan for a break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before the longest 197.8-mile stretch on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, as services might be more spaced out. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so budget accordingly. Since this is a single-day trip, you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 117.3 miles from Delcambre, LA, or about 2h 18m 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 52 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.3 miles or 2h 18m 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 35m
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 Delcambre, 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 Delcambre, LA
This is one driving day of about 234.7 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Delcambre, 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.
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 233.3 — 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 330 / North Railroad Street
Turn left onto LA 330 / North Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip|~16m in|LA 339 / Chemin Agreable Street
Turn left onto LA 339 / Chemin Agreable Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip|~22m in|LA 339 / Verot School Road
Enter roundabout onto LA 339 / Verot School Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
231.7 mi into trip|~4h 15m 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
233.3 mi into trip|~4h 18m in|LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.93 one way
$71.85 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.31
$39.79
$79.58
premium
$4.65
$42.96
$85.91
diesel
$6.28
$57.99
$115.98
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
(5.4 mi)$0.38
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
$36
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.4
0
$24.64
$11.27
Efficient EV
58.7
0
$20.54
$9.39
EV Truck/SUV
93.9
1
$32.86
$15.02
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Delcambre, LA
Morning
in Delcambre on Friday
Local time
6:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
NE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Morning
in Shreveport on Friday
Local time
6:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
83°F
Alexandria, LA
117 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
1 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
4h 21m 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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 153.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only a 7% highway share. You'll experience a 197.8-mile stretch primarily on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. Expect to transition from highway cruising to more local road navigation as you progress. The longer surface road sections mean you'll likely encounter more intersections and varying speed limits.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 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?
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 330 / North Railroad 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 4h 21m 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 330 / North Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (LA 339 / Chemin Agreable Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (LA 339 / Verot School Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.38 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.
Yes — we found about 10 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 330 / North Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (LA 339 / Chemin Agreable Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (LA 339 / Verot School Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Shreveport, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
