Shreveport to Eunice is 186.4 miles and takes about 3h 33m via Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and US 167, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a drive that is mostly on surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate experience. With just one recommended stop, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, making it easy to fit into a busy 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
93.2 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
144.7 mi
2h 28m
US 167
25.7 mi
38m
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.4 mi
9m
State Route 13
4.2 mi
6m
North Common Street
1.4 mi
2m
Allen Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
North C C Duson Street
0.8 mi
1m
River Parkway
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 144.7 mi, about 2h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Eunice, 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
145 mi·2 hr 28 min·Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward US 167: Meeker, Turkey Creek
11
Turn right onto US 167
26 mi·38 min·US 167
12
Continue on LA 13
1.8 mi·2 min·State Route 13
13
Continue on LA 13
6.4 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on LA 13
2.4 mi·3 min·State Route 13
15
Continue on LA 13
0.8 mi·1 min·North C C Duson Street
16
Turn right onto US 190
0.1 mi·14 sec·West Laurel Avenue
17
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
195 ft·8 sec·South 3rd Street
18
Arrive at destination
South 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 33m estimated drive time, leaving Shreveport in the morning is recommended to ensure you reach Eunice with plenty of daylight. The route has one recommended stop, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps mid-way through your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $27, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on longer stretches, especially the 144.7-mile segment on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial 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 93.2 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.7 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 41 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.2 miles or 1h 40m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eunice, 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 186.4 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 144.7 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 186.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|Airport Drive
Turn left onto Airport Drive
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip|~5m in|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
148.9 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 167: Meeker, Turkey Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 167: Meeker, Turkey Creek
5
186.3 mi into trip|~3h 33m in|South 3rd Street
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.53 one way
$57.06 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.31
$31.60
$63.20
premium
$4.65
$34.12
$68.23
diesel
$6.28
$46.06
$92.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.9
0
$19.57
$8.95
Efficient EV
46.6
0
$16.31
$7.46
EV Truck/SUV
74.6
0
$26.10
$11.93
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Shreveport, LA
Morning
in Shreveport on Friday
Local time
7:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Eunice, LA
Morning
in Eunice on Friday
Local time
7:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 5 mph0% 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
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
3h 33m 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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 83.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend a portion of your drive on highways, with 16% of the route on limited-access roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 144.7 miles along the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. After this, you'll transition to surface roads, which will likely involve more intersections and a change in speed.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 144.7 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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 33m drive. You will face about 8 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
253 ft46 ft
Total Climb
177 ft
Total Descent
312 ft
Highest Point
253 ft
~39.9 mi in
Elevation Range
207 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 Eunice, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Turkey Creek 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
Eunice is in the Acadiana subregion of Louisiana. This town is essentially considered the center of the Prairie Cajun culture. A new city by Louisiana standards, Eunice was settled in 1900 as a planned city on the railroad. Home to the National Park Service's Prairie Acadian Cultural Center and the Liberty Theater, Eunice has quickly become one of Louisiana's major destinations for all things Cajun.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 144.7 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Eunice, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
