Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Bunkie, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
162.7 mi
262 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
14 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shreveport, LA
Wikimedia Commons
Bunkie, LA
Daniil Vishnevskiy
Trip Overview
Shreveport to Bunkie is 162.7 miles and takes about 2h 56m via Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a relatively short trip, mostly on surface roads, making it a straightforward option if you need to get between these two cities. Plan for a relaxed pace, as the main highway portion is quite long and the total driving time is under three hours.
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
81.3 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 152.2 mi | 2h 35m |
| Highway 115 West | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Macarthur Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Common Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Allen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Caddo Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Airport Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 152.2 mi, about 2h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Bunkie, LA.
1
Start on River Parkway
0.5 mi
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1 min
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River Parkway
2
Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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Jack Wells Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Airport Drive
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Airport Drive
4
Turn right onto North Common Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Common Street
5
Turn right onto LA 173
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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Caddo Street
6
Continue on LA 173
0.1 mi
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23 sec
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Ford Street
7
Turn left onto Allen Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Allen Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
9
Continue on I 49
152 mi
·
2 hr 35 min
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Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward LA 115: Bunkie
11
Turn left onto LA 115
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Macarthur Street
12
Continue on LA 115
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 115 West
13
Continue on LA 115
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Macarthur Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto LA 115
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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South Lexington Avenue
15
Turn right onto LA 115
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Church Street
16
Turn right onto US 71; LA 29
98 ft
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1 sec
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Southwest Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 71; LA 29
Trip Plan
Given the short 2h 56m duration and 162.7-mile distance, this trip is easily doable in one day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to arrive in Bunkie with daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and a low fuel cost of around $24, you won't need to plan extensive breaks. Consider enjoying the longer, uninterrupted stretch on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway first, and then take your time on the surface roads as you get closer to Bunkie.
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 81.3 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.2 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.3 miles or 1h 28m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bunkie, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, LA
This is one driving day of about 162.7 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Shreveport, 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 Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 152.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.3 miles from Shreveport, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 162.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Airport Drive
Turn left onto Airport Drive
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
5
162.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
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LA 115 / South Lexington Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto LA 115 / South Lexington Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
162.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
|
US 71; LA 29 / Southwest Main Street
Turn right onto US 71; LA 29 / Southwest Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.59 one way
$45.17 round trip
$3.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| premium | $4.29 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $30.72 | $61.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Alexandria, Louisiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Alexandria, Louisiana
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Shreveport, Louisiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Bossier City, Louisiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Bossier City, Louisiana
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
InCharge Energy Charging Station
Stonewall, Louisiana
InCharge
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Alexandria, Louisiana
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla: 4
ChargePoint: 3
Blink: 3
Electrify America: 1
InCharge: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.08 | $7.81 |
| Efficient EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.24 | $6.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.78 | $10.41 |
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.
Origin
Shreveport, LA
Late night in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:15PM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Bunkie, LA
Late night in Bunkie on Sunday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
SW 0 to 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:15PM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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
1 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 56m 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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 84.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 3% of this 162.7-mile trip is on major highways. The longest stretch you'll encounter is 152.2 miles on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. After that highway section ends, you'll transition to surface roads, including Highway 115 West and Macarthur Street, for the remaining miles into Bunkie. Expect a mostly rural cruising experience once you leave the main highway.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 152.2 mi on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial 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 around 0.7 miles in near Airport Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Airport Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (LA 173 / Caddo Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
197 ft
65 ft
Total Climb
69 ft
Total Descent
185 ft
Highest Point
197 ft
~34.9 mi in
Elevation Range
132 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Rhino Coffee
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Shreveport, LA
Cuisine: coffee_shop;breakfast
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
Visit websiteIHOP
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bossier City, LA
Cuisine: breakfast;pancake
Hours: Su-Th 07:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00
Visit websiteThe III Amigos
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bossier City, LA
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Visit websiteBurger King
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lecompte, LA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-05:00; Su...
Visit websiteJoe's Crab Shack
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bossier City, LA
Cuisine: seafood
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Sushiko
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bossier City, LA
Cuisine: sushi
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
McAlister's Deli
Restaurant
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteCheatham Park
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Derelict Tram
Attraction
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Track Speeder
Attraction
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Hunter Park
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Old Railroad Equitment
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Mamie Hicks Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Visit website
Snow Sculpture
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Louisiana History Museum
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Alexandria, LA
Visit websiteRiver Goddess
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Caddo Parish Confederate monument
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Tori Gate
Artwork
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Red River Inn
Motel
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Bossier City, LA
Visit websiteHotel Bentley
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Visit website
David Motel
Motel
Near the start, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Bossier City, LA
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Bossier City, LA
Visit websiteSuper 8 Alexandria
Motel
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Motel 6 Alexandria
Motel
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Shreveport, LA
Full guide →Founded 1836
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.
Top landmarks
- • Petroleum Tower — 16-story high-rise office building located at 425 Edwards Street at the corner o...
- • Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium — theater and meeting hall in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
- • Strand Theatre — theater in Shreveport, Louisiana
Arriving in Bunkie, LA
Full guide →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 56m. Total distance: 162.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 152.2 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.7 miles (Airport Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (LA 173 / Caddo Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. 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 Bunkie, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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