This 162-mile drive from Mansura, Louisiana, to Shreveport, Louisiana, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. With an estimated duration of just over 3 hours and a fuel cost of around $24, it's an efficient option for a quick trip within the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes US 167 and LA 1, making up 98% of the drive, so you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways. This makes it a practical choice if you're looking for a no-fuss way to get from point A to point B 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
81 miles from Mansura, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 167
126 mi
2h 10m
LA 1
22.7 mi
31m
Highway 3170
3.9 mi
5m
US 71
3.8 mi
4m
State Route 3170
1.6 mi
2m
Leglise Street
0.9 mi
1m
Caddo Street
0.9 mi
2m
Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 126 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansura, LA and Shreveport, LA.
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Start on LA 107
0.9 mi·1 min·Leglise Street
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Turn left onto LA 1; LA 107
23 mi·31 min·LA 1; LA 107
3
Turn left onto LA 3170
1.6 mi·2 min·State Route 3170
4
Continue on LA 3170
3.9 mi·5 min·Highway 3170
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Turn right onto US 71; US 167
3.8 mi·4 min·US 71; US 167
6
Take the ramp onto US 167; US 71 BYP
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 167; US 71 BYP
Toward I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandria
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 167; US 71 BYP
126 mi·2 hr 9 min·US 167; US 71 BYP
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
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Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
9
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Pete Harris Drive
10
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi·2 min·Caddo Street
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At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi·56 sec·Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
12
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft·1 sec·River Parkway
13
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 162-mile distance and just over 3-hour duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion. Starting early will give you ample time to reach Shreveport without feeling rushed. You'll encounter one recommended stop, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, especially considering the longest stretch is 126 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services might be more spaced out on US 167. The $24 estimated fuel cost makes this an economical drive, so you can focus on enjoying the straightforward journey.
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 81 miles from Mansura, LA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126 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 36 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81 miles or 1h 35m 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 28m
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 Mansura, 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 Mansura, LA
This is one driving day of about 162 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Mansura, 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 US 167 for about 126 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 0.9 and 160.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|LA 1; LA 107
Turn left onto LA 1; LA 107
Navigation decision point
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33 mi into trip|~45m in|US 167; US 71 BYP
Take the ramp onto US 167; US 71 BYP toward I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandria
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandri...
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33.2 mi into trip|~46m in|US 167; US 71 BYP
Keep slight right at fork onto US 167; US 71 BYP toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
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159 mi into trip|~2h 56m 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
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160.6 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.47 one way
$48.93 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$26.86
$53.72
premium
$4.56
$29.08
$58.15
diesel
$5.61
$35.77
$71.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.6
0
$17.01
$7.78
Efficient EV
40.5
0
$14.17
$6.48
EV Truck/SUV
64.8
0
$22.68
$10.37
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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 15, 2026
Origin
Mansura, LA
Morning
in Mansura on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Morning
in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live 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
25 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
3h 2m 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.
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 83.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 162-mile trip, as 98% of the route is on main roads like US 167 and LA 1. The drive offers long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 126-mile segment solely on US 167, providing a smooth and uninterrupted flow. While it’s a highway-focused profile, the use of multiple main roads suggests a varied, yet still efficient, progression. You won't encounter many technical or slow-moving local roads, making it a predictable and easy-to-navigate drive.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126 mi on US 167.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and LA 1. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near LA 1; LA 107.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 2m 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: at 0.9 miles (LA 1; LA 107): Navigation decision point; at 33 miles (US 167; US 71 BYP): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles (US 167; US 71 BYP): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mansura, LA to Shreveport, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Alexandria along the way.
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 126 miles on US 167. 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: at 0.9 miles (LA 1; LA 107): Navigation decision point; at 33 miles (US 167; US 71 BYP): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles (US 167; US 71 BYP): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Shreveport, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
