If you are planning a trip between Pineville and Shreveport, expect a straightforward 124.8-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 13 minutes. This route stays entirely within Louisiana, moving you through the Southeast region. Because the duration is quite manageable, this drive works perfectly as a simple day trip, meaning you do not need to factor in an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $19 for fuel to cover the distance. Since there are no formal stops planned into this direct path, you can easily complete the trip in one go. It is an efficient way to travel between these two cities without the need for complex logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.4 miles from Pineville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
119.3 mi
2h 2m
Caddo Street
0.9 mi
2m
Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
1m
Rainbow Drive
0.8 mi
1m
Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
0.6 mi
<1m
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
<1m
West Shamrock Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Monroe Highway
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
— 119.3 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pineville, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on US 165 Bus
29 ft·4 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Shamrock Street
0.3 mi·47 sec·West Shamrock Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Rainbow Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Rainbow Drive
4
Turn left onto US 71; US 165
0.3 mi·28 sec·Monroe Highway
5
Continue on US 71; US 165
0.6 mi·42 sec·Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
6
Continue on US 71; US 165
0.2 mi·17 sec·Macarthur Drive
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Toward I 49 North: Shreveport
8
Merge onto I 49
119 mi·2 hr 2 min·Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
10
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Pete Harris Drive
11
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi·2 min·Caddo Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi·56 sec·Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
13
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft·1 sec·River Parkway
14
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. With a total distance of 124.8 miles, you can easily make the drive in one stretch without the necessity of mid-trip rest stops. Keep in mind that the majority of your travel occurs on a single long stretch, so ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Pineville to avoid hunting for stations along the way. While the $19 fuel budget is an estimate, it is wise to keep a little extra cash on hand for local traffic conditions. Focus on navigating the turn-heavy segments carefully, especially as you transition onto Caddo Street or Pete Harris Drive near your destination.
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 62.4 miles from Pineville, LA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.3 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 27 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 6m 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 46m
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 Pineville, 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 Pineville, LA
This is one driving day of about 124.8 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Pineville, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway for about 119.3 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 123.4 — 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|West Shamrock Street
Turn right onto West Shamrock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|Rainbow Drive
Turn left onto Rainbow Drive
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Shreveport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Shreveport
6
121.8 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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
123.4 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.85 one way
$37.70 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$20.69
$41.38
premium
$4.56
$22.40
$44.80
diesel
$5.61
$27.55
$55.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.4
0
$13.10
$5.99
Efficient EV
31.2
0
$10.92
$4.99
EV Truck/SUV
49.9
0
$17.47
$7.99
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Pineville, LA
Late night
in Pineville on Sunday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Late night
in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph11% 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
2 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
2h 13m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that differs significantly from a standard interstate cruise. You will spend virtually no time on major highways, as this route relies on local roads like Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, Caddo Street, and Pete Harris Drive. The bulk of your time behind the wheel—specifically 119.3 miles—is spent on the Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, which acts as your primary artery. Because this is a local-heavy route, you will need to stay alert for frequent turns rather than settling into a monotonous highway rhythm. It is a practical, hands-on drive that requires your full attention on the road ahead.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 119.3 mi on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Shamrock Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pineville, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Shamrock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Rainbow Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 119.3 miles on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway. 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 (West Shamrock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Rainbow Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shreveport, LA before heading back.
