Origin
Delhi, LA
Late night in Delhi on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delhi, 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
2h 31m
Distance
136.6 mi
220 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delhi, LA
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Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 136.6-mile drive from Delhi to Shreveport, Louisiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 31 minutes. With 99% of the journey on highways, it's a focused drive primarily along I 20, with brief moments on Broadway Street and Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway as you enter Shreveport. The estimated fuel cost is around $21, making it an economical option for a quick transit within the Southeast region. Given its efficiency, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
68.3 miles from Delhi, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 133.9 mi | 2h 25m |
| Broadway Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 71 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Crockett Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Charter Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| River Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 133.9 mi, about 2h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delhi, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on Charter Street
187 ft
·
13 sec
·
Charter Street
2
Turn left onto US 80
196 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 1st Street
3
Turn right
181 ft
·
6 sec
4
Continue on LA 17
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
6
Merge onto I 20
134 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
I 20
7
Take the exit onto US 71
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 71
Toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 71
Toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
9
Turn right onto Crockett Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Crockett Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
11
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Parkway
12
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2.5-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time in Shreveport, or opt for a mid-day departure to avoid potential rush hour traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $21, planning is minimal. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 133.9-mile stretch on I 20, as services might be spaced out. The key to this trip is its simplicity; enjoy the direct connection between Delhi and Shreveport without unnecessary complications.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.3 miles from Delhi, LA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.9 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 30 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.3 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
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 Delhi, 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 Delhi, LA
This is one driving day of about 136.6 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Delhi, 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 20 for about 133.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.3 miles from Delhi, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133.9 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 and 135.7 — 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
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US 80 / West 1st Street
Turn left onto US 80 / West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
135.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
|
US 71
Take the exit onto US 71 toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring...
7
135.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
|
US 71
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
5
135.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
Crockett Street
Turn right onto Crockett Street
Navigation decision point
5
135.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.63 one way
$41.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $22.65 | $45.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $24.52 | $49.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41 | 0 | $14.34 | $6.56 |
| Efficient EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.95 | $5.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.12 | $8.74 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Late night in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Arcadia, LA
68 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 31m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with a substantial 99% of the mileage dedicated to interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 133.9 miles on I 20, indicating a consistent and direct path for most of the journey. While I 20 forms the backbone, you'll transition to local roads like Broadway Street and Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway for the final approach into Shreveport, offering a slight change of pace before arrival. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and directness, rather than extensive scenic detours.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 133.9 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Broadway Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 80 / West 1st Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Delhi, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 2h 31m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 80 / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 135.2 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.3 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
340 ft
68 ft
Total Climb
304 ft
Total Descent
214 ft
Highest Point
340 ft
~87.8 mi in
Elevation Range
272 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 2h 31m. Total distance: 136.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 133.9 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (US 80 / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 135.2 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.3 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shreveport, LA before heading back.
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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