Origin
Shreveport, LA
Night in Shreveport on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Denham Springs, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 57m
Distance
264.8 mi
426 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 44m
★
6 AM
4h 57m
8 AM
5h 24m
10 AM
5h 6m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 23m
8 PM
4h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shreveport, LA
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Denham Springs, LA
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Trip Overview
Planning a drive from Shreveport to Denham Springs? This trip covers 264.8 miles and is estimated to take about 4 hours and 57 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll primarily navigate using the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and US 190, with a portion on West Florida Republic Parkway. With a fuel cost estimated around $40, it's a budget-friendly journey within Louisiana. This route offers a local feel rather than a high-speed interstate experience, so be prepared for a more connected drive through communities. Given the duration, it’s well-suited for a single day's adventure.
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
132.4 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 186.4 mi | 3h 10m |
| US 190 | 49.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| I 10 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| LA 415 Spur | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| North Common Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Allen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 186.4 mi, about 3h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Denham Springs, LA.
1
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
186 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
11
Keep slight left at fork
362 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
12
Merge onto US 190
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 415 Spur
14
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
15
Merge onto I 10
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on I 12
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 10
Toward LA 3002: Denham Springs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
240 ft
·
7 sec
Toward LA 3002 North: Downtown Historic District, Denham Springs
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto LA 3002
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Range Avenue
21
Continue on LA 3002
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on LA 3002
507 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Range Avenue
23
Continue on Eugene Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Eugene Street
24
Continue on LA 16
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Hummel Street
25
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northeast
433 ft
·
15 sec
·
Centerville Street Northeast
26
Turn right onto Benton Street
228 ft
·
12 sec
·
Benton Street
27
Arrive at destination
Benton Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 57-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Shreveport to maximize your daylight and avoid potential local traffic. With only one suggested stop on this 264.8-mile route, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch is substantial, and plan your refueling accordingly. The $40 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting. A practical tip for this 'Turn-heavy local drive' is to have your GPS readily available and confirmed before you depart, as navigating numerous turns can be more demanding than a straightforward highway.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.4 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.4 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 58 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.4 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denham Springs, 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 264.8 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 186.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.4 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 186.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 262.3 — 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
6
191.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m in
|
US 190
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
252.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 12 East: Hammond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
7
262.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 51m in
Take the exit toward LA 3002: Denham Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward LA 3002: Denham Springs
9
262.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 3002 North: Downtown Historic District, Denham Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Toward LA 3002 North: Downtown Historic Distric...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.99 one way
$79.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $43.90 | $87.80 |
| premium | $4.56 | $47.53 | $95.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.46 | $116.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.80 | $12.71 |
| Efficient EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.17 | $10.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.9 | 1 | $37.07 | $16.95 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Denham Springs, LA
Night in Denham Springs on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Alexandria, LA
132 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
22 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
4h 57m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 82.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and a less predictable pace than a pure interstate journey. Only 27% of this drive is on highways, so expect to spend most of your time on state and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 186.4 miles along the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, which will give you a good segment of consistent travel. The road's personality will likely shift as you transition from these longer stretches to more populated areas as you approach your destination.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 186.4 mi on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 264.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 191.1 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 252.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Denham Springs, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
Opelousas
190.6 mi in
|
~3h 19m
About the Cities
Starting in Shreveport, LA
Full guide →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.
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 4h 57m. Total distance: 264.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 186.4 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Denham Springs, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 191.1 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 252.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Denham Springs, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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