This 138-mile drive from Shreveport to Delhi, Louisiana, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of Louisiana. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including River Parkway and Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, with no highway driving involved. This route offers a more intimate, turn-heavy experience compared to interstate travel. Given its relatively short duration and local road profile, it’s well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
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
69 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Since this is a short, 138-mile drive taking just under 2.5 hours, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $21, planning is straightforward. Focus on enjoying the local road experience; keep an eye out for those frequent turns as you make your way from Shreveport to Delhi. There’s no need to split this drive, so you can depart in the morning and arrive well before evening, leaving plenty of time for onward travel or local exploration.
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 69 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.9 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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69 miles or 1h 18m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delhi, 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 138 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 Purple Heart Recipients Highway for about 133.9 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 137.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.1 mi into trip|~5m in|US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Turn left onto US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Navigation decision point
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2.2 mi into trip|~5m in|US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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136.6 mi into trip|~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro
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137.9 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|US 80 / East 1st Street
Turn left onto US 80 / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
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137.9 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|Charter Street
Turn right onto Charter Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.84 one way
$41.68 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.88
$45.76
premium
$4.56
$24.77
$49.54
diesel
$5.61
$30.47
$60.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.4
0
$14.49
$6.62
Efficient EV
34.5
0
$12.08
$5.52
EV Truck/SUV
55.2
0
$19.32
$8.83
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Shreveport, LA
Night
in Shreveport on Saturday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Delhi, LA
Night
in Delhi on Saturday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Arcadia, LA
69 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 34m 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.
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 138
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 138-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the full 2 hours and 34 minutes, rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. You'll likely experience a more engaging driving experience with constant adjustments rather than long periods of steady cruising.
Only 2% 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: 133.9 mi on Purple Heart Recipients 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 2.1 miles in near US 71; LA 1 / Market Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 34m 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 2.1 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 136.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 133.9 miles on Purple Heart Recipients 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: at 2.1 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 136.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument. 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 Delhi, LA before heading back.
