Driving from New Llano to Shreveport covers 122.2 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 23 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you do not need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Expect to budget roughly $19 for fuel to complete the journey. You will be traveling entirely within Louisiana, transitioning through the state's interior. This route is an efficient way to connect the two areas, offering a simple transit experience that allows you to reach your destination quickly without the need for complex multi-day planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.1 miles from New Llano, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 49
56.9 mi
59m
Hammond Street
20.9 mi
24m
Natchitoches Highway
14.1 mi
16m
Shreveport Highway
11.1 mi
13m
LA 485
10.4 mi
14m
South 5th Street
3.1 mi
4m
Caddo Street
0.9 mi
2m
Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 56.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Llano, LA and Shreveport, LA.
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Start on US 171
0.1 mi·18 sec·Main Street
2
Continue on US 171
0.2 mi·26 sec·Main Street
3
Continue on US 171
3.1 mi·4 min·South 5th Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 171; LA 8
412 ft·5 sec·North 5th Street
5
Enter roundabout onto US 171
182 ft·2 sec·Shreveport Highway
6
Continue on US 171
11 mi·13 min·Shreveport Highway
7
Continue on US 171
21 mi·24 min·Hammond Street
8
Continue on Fisher Road
0.4 mi·45 sec·Fisher Road
9
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive
0.7 mi·1 min·Martin Luther King Drive
10
Turn right onto LA 6
0.3 mi·21 sec·San Antonio Avenue
11
Continue on LA 6
14 mi·16 min·Natchitoches Highway
12
Turn left onto LA 485
10 mi·14 min·LA 485
13
Continue on LA 485
0.3 mi·37 sec·State Route 485
14
Turn left
0.4 mi·54 sec
15
Merge onto I 49
57 mi·59 min·I 49
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
17
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Pete Harris Drive
18
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi·2 min·Caddo Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi·56 sec·Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
20
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft·1 sec·River Parkway
21
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the 2-hour and 23-minute drive in one sitting, so there is no immediate pressure to schedule frequent stops unless you prefer them. Make sure to fuel up before leaving New Llano, especially if you want to keep your travel costs near the $19 estimate. Because the route relies on a significant stretch of I-49, keep an eye on traffic reports before you head out to ensure a smooth transition onto the highway. Taking advantage of the direct nature of this route allows you to maximize your time once you arrive in Shreveport.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.1 miles from New Llano, LA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.9 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 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.1 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 1h 57m
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 New Llano, 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 New Llano, LA
This is one driving day of about 122.2 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from New Llano, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 49 for about 56.9 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 120.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.5 mi into trip|~5m in|US 171; LA 8 / North 5th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 171; LA 8 / North 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
3.6 mi into trip|~5m in|US 171 / Shreveport Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 171 / Shreveport Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
61.8 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
119.2 mi into trip|~2h 17m 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
120.8 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.46 one way
$36.91 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$20.26
$40.52
premium
$4.56
$21.93
$43.87
diesel
$5.61
$26.98
$53.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.7
0
$12.83
$5.87
Efficient EV
30.6
0
$10.69
$4.89
EV Truck/SUV
48.9
0
$17.11
$7.82
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 17, 2026
Origin
New Llano, LA
Morning
in New Llano on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
27 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
2h 23m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed-drive profile that balances local roads with faster interstate travel. You will navigate using a combination of Hammond Street and Natchitoches Highway before transitioning onto I-49, which accounts for 56% of your total mileage. Be prepared for a change of pace once you hit the interstate, as your longest uninterrupted stretch spans 56.9 miles. While the local segments require more attention to navigation, the highway portion allows you to settle into a steady rhythm. The transition between these road types defines the character of the drive, shifting from rural or local connections to the more direct, high-speed flow of the interstate.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.9 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near US 171; LA 8 / North 5th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (US 171; LA 8 / North 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.6 miles (US 171 / Shreveport Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 61.8 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 56.9 miles on I 49. 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: at 3.5 miles (US 171; LA 8 / North 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.6 miles (US 171 / Shreveport Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 61.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shreveport, LA before heading back.
