Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 57m
Distance
315.6 mi
508 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Hahnville, LA
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This 315.6-mile drive from Shreveport to Hahnville, Louisiana, will take you approximately 5 hours and 57 minutes, making it a feasible one-day trip. You'll navigate a mix of highways, with about 36% on interstates, encountering the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and US 190 along the way. Budget around $48 for fuel for this journey across Louisiana. The route offers a varied driving experience, and with only one recommended stop, it's designed for efficient travel. This drive stays within the Southeast region, providing a consistent feel throughout your journey.
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
157.8 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 186.4 mi | 3h 10m |
| US 190 | 49.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 10 | 35.2 mi | 39m |
| LA 3127 | 16.8 mi | 22m |
| Airline Highway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| LA 641 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| LA 415 Spur | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| LA 3160 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Hahnville, LA.
Start on River Parkway
Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard
Turn left onto Airport Drive
Turn right onto North Common Street
Turn right onto LA 173
Continue on LA 173
Turn left onto Allen Avenue
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on I 49
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 190
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
Turn left
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Merge onto US 61
Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3213
Turn left onto LA 3127
Turn left onto LA 3160
Turn left onto LA 18
Turn left onto Shaw Street
Turn right onto Pine Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Given the 5 hour and 57-minute duration, this trip is comfortably manageable in a single day. Consider an early morning departure from Shreveport to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially as you near Hahnville. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major change in highway is over 186 miles. A practical tip: familiarize yourself with the transition points between the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, US 190, and I 10 to ensure a smooth continuation of your journey.
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.
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 69 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.8 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hahnville, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Shreveport, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 315.6 miles and 5h 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
158 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.
A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 157.8 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 279.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 61 South: Gramercy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$47.66 one way
$95.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $52.32 | $104.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $56.65 | $113.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.68 | $139.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.7 | 1 | $33.14 | $15.15 |
| Efficient EV | 78.9 | 0 | $27.62 | $12.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 126.2 | 1 | $44.18 | $20.20 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Shreveport on Saturday
Local time
8:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Hahnville on Saturday
Local time
8:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
81°F
Broussard, LA
158 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a mixed drive on this 315.6-mile route, with 36% of it on highways. You'll experience a significant 186.4-mile stretch on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, which likely offers a less interrupted driving experience compared to more urban routes. The journey progresses through different road types, blending faster highway sections with potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. This variety means you'll encounter changing driving conditions and speeds throughout the nearly 6-hour trip.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 315.6 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 190.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 191.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Hahnville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
Opelousas
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 57m. Total distance: 315.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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