This 341.3-mile journey from Shreveport, Louisiana, to Cut Off, Louisiana, is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 6 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. You'll be spending about 38% of your time on highways, with the majority of the mileage covered on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and US 90 before transitioning to LA 308. With a projected fuel cost of $52, this drive is budget-friendly for a single day's adventure. The route offers a mixed driving experience, making it manageable for one recommended day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. This trip stays entirely within the Southeast region of the US.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
170.6 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
197.9 mi
3h 22m
US 90
101 mi
1h 51m
LA 308
14.4 mi
20m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.6 mi
11m
Highway 1
2.8 mi
4m
East Main Street
2.3 mi
3m
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
2.2 mi
3m
North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 197.9 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Cut Off, LA.
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Start on River Parkway
0.5 mi·1 min·River Parkway
2
Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard
0.1 mi·31 sec·Jack Wells Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Airport Drive
0.3 mi·39 sec·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·36 sec·Caddo Street
6
Continue on LA 173
0.1 mi·23 sec·Ford Street
7
Turn left onto Allen Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Allen Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
9
Continue on I 49
198 mi·3 hr 22 min·Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Continue on I 49; US 167
8.8 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Continue on I 49; LA 182
2.2 mi·3 min·Northwest Evangeline Thruway
12
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.1 mi·8 min·US 90; LA 182
13
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·North Morgan Avenue
14
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi·2 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
15
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Fairfield Drive
16
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi·4 min·St Etienne Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
0.6 mi·52 sec·Young Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.5 mi·31 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·11 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·14 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.8 mi·53 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
95 mi·1 hr 43 min·US 90
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·32 sec
Exit 215Toward LA 1: Thibodaux, LockportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn right onto LA 1
2.8 mi·4 min·Highway 1
26
Turn left onto LA 654
362 ft·1 min·LA 654
27
Turn right onto LA 308
14 mi·20 min·LA 308
28
Turn left onto LA 308
2.3 mi·3 min·East Main Street
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Le Pont d'Or Bridge
349 ft·1 min·Le Pont d'Or Bridge
30
Turn left onto LA 1
0.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
31
Turn right onto West 46th Street
195 ft·11 sec·West 46th Street
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Arrive at destination
West 46th Street
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour and 21-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Shreveport to maximize your daylight hours and allow for a comfortable pace. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in how you break up the 341.3 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be spaced out. The $52 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a buffer. A practical tip for this route is to ensure your navigation is updated before you leave, as the transition from US 90 to LA 308 can be a point where GPS systems might offer slightly different routes.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 170.6 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.9 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 75 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.6 miles or 2h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cut Off, 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 341.3 miles and 6h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 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 197.9 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 338.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
223.3 mi into trip|~4h 3m in|LA 92-1 / Young Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
5
224.5 mi into trip|~4h 4m in|US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
320.6 mi into trip|~5h 49m in
Take the exit toward LA 1: Thibodaux, Lockport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 215
Toward LA 1: Thibodaux, Lockport
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338.3 mi into trip|~6h 14m in|LA 308 / East Main Street
Turn left onto LA 308 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.46 one way
$104.92 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg119 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$58.02
$116.04
premium
$4.65
$62.44
$124.88
diesel
$5.35
$71.89
$143.78
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
(2.2 mi)$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
102.4
1
$35.84
$16.38
Efficient EV
85.3
0
$29.86
$13.65
EV Truck/SUV
136.5
1
$47.78
$21.84
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Shreveport, LA
Afternoon
in Shreveport on Wednesday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Clear
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:42PM CDT until June 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:35PM CDT until June 1 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Cut Off, LA
Afternoon
in Cut Off on Wednesday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:42PM CDT until June 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:35PM CDT until June 1 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 21m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 82.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive as you navigate this route, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 197.9 miles on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a more uninterrupted driving experience. As you progress, the road character shifts from the efficiency of main highways to the more local feel as you approach Cut Off on LA 308. This transition means you'll experience both faster-paced driving and more community-oriented roads, keeping the journey engaging.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 197.9 mi on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 341.3 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 223.3 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point; at 224.5 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
181 ft2 ft
Total Climb
38 ft
Total Descent
214 ft
Highest Point
181 ft
Elevation Range
179 ft
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 Shreveport, LA to Cut Off, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Lockport 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.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 21m. Total distance: 341.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 197.9 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Northwest Evangeline Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 12 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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cut Off, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 223.3 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point; at 224.5 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cut Off, LA before the return drive.
