Krotz Springs to Shreveport is 208.4 miles and takes about 3h 41m via Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day drive stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a route with a high proportion of local roads, making it a more turn-heavy experience than a pure interstate trip. It's a straightforward journey if you're looking for a direct path between these two points without much fuss.
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
104.2 miles from Krotz Springs, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186.3 mi
3h 10m
US 190
17.5 mi
20m
Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Caddo Street
0.9 mi
2m
Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
1m
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
<1m
La 3174
<0.1 mi
<1m
Krotz Street
<0.1 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 Krotz Springs, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on Krotz Street
150 ft·7 sec·Krotz Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
3
Continue on LA 3174
500 ft·13 sec·LA 3174
4
Turn left onto US 190
18 mi·20 min·US 190
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
6
Merge onto I 49; US 167
186 mi·3 hr 10 min·Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
8
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Pete Harris Drive
9
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi·2 min·Caddo Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi·56 sec·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
Given the relatively short duration of around 3 hours and 41 minutes, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day. You can depart at your leisure, but consider leaving in the morning to allow for any unexpected delays. With only one stop suggested and a fuel cost estimated at $31, planning your fuel fill-ups strategically is key; keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the longest stretch on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway where services might be less frequent. Enjoy the flexibility this shorter drive offers.
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 104.2 miles from Krotz Springs, LA, or about 1h 51m 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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.2 miles or 1h 51m 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 59m
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 Krotz Springs, 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 Krotz Springs, LA
This is one driving day of about 208.4 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Krotz Springs, 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 207 — 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|Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.8 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
3
19.1 mi into trip|~24m in|I 49; US 167 / Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge onto I 49; US 167 / Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
205.4 mi into trip|~3h 34m 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
207 mi into trip|~3h 37m in|LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.47 one way
$62.95 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$34.55
$69.10
premium
$4.56
$37.41
$74.81
diesel
$5.61
$46.01
$92.02
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: 72.9 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
62.5
0
$21.88
$10.00
Efficient EV
52.1
0
$18.24
$8.34
EV Truck/SUV
83.4
1
$29.18
$13.34
Gas CO2
73 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 18, 2026
Origin
Krotz Springs, LA
Morning
in Krotz Springs on Sunday
Local time
9:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Morning
in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
9:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 mph7% chanceLive forecast
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
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 129.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 9% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant portion of your drive on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 186.3 miles. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road type as you navigate through towns and rural areas. The profile suggests a more engaged driving experience, moving away from monotonous highway cruising.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 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 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 6 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles (I 49; US 167 / Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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.
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.
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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles (I 49; US 167 / Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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.
