Shreveport to Jean Lafitte is 344.9 miles and takes about 6h 38m via Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and I 10, with a fuel budget near $51 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 mix of highway cruising and surface road driving as you make your way south. With a recommended one-day drive time, this route is manageable for a single push, but consider an early start to maximize daylight.
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
172.5 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186.4 mi
3h 10m
I 10
74.7 mi
1h 25m
US 190
49.5 mi
1h 3m
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.7 mi
11m
Westbank Expressway
3.7 mi
4m
LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
5m
Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.4 mi
6m
Ames Boulevard
2.9 mi
5m
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 Jean Lafitte, 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
75 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Exit 226Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long BridgeUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto LA 3152
1.5 mi·3 min·Clearview Parkway
19
Continue on LA 3152
2.1 mi·3 min·South Clearview Parkway
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 90
2.6 mi·3 min·Huey P. Long Bridge
21
Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road
0.3 mi·40 sec·West Nine Mile Point Road
22
At end of road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Nine Mile Point Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 90 BUS
28 ft·0 sec·Westbank Expressway
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·39 sec
Toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
25
Turn left
0.1 mi·22 sec
26
Merge onto US 90 BUS
3.3 mi·4 min·Westbank Expressway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto Westbank Expressway
0.4 mi·46 sec·Westbank Expressway
Toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
28
Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
2.9 mi·5 min·Ames Boulevard
29
Turn left onto LA 45
0.3 mi·28 sec·Barataria Boulevard
30
Turn right onto LA 3134
7.7 mi·11 min·Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
31
At end of road, turn left onto LA 45
3.4 mi·6 min·Jean Lafitte Boulevard
32
Arrive at destination
LA 45
Trip Plan
For this roughly 6.5-hour drive, leaving Shreveport in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Jean Lafitte with ample daylight. The route is manageable in one day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, you could consider breaking it up. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you approach the latter half of the drive where highway stretches are shorter. A budget of around $51 for fuel should cover the 344.9 miles. Given the mixed highway and surface road profile, be prepared for variable speed limits and more frequent intersections once you leave the main highways.
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 172.5 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 3h 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 76 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.5 miles or 3h 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jean Lafitte, 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 344.9 miles and 6h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 191.1 and 330.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
8
319.2 mi into trip|~5h 54m in
Take the exit toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
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 226
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
8
319.4 mi into trip|~5h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridg...
7
326.6 mi into trip|~6h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orlean...
6
330.2 mi into trip|~6h 14m in|Westbank Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto Westbank Expressway toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.69 one way
$107.38 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg121 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$59.19
$118.38
premium
$4.71
$63.97
$127.94
diesel
$6.18
$83.90
$167.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
103.5
1
$36.21
$16.56
Efficient EV
86.2
0
$30.18
$13.80
EV Truck/SUV
138
1
$48.29
$22.07
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Shreveport, LA
Night
in Shreveport on Monday
Local time
10:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Jean Lafitte, LA
Night
in Jean Lafitte on Monday
Local time
10:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 10 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
7 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 38m 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
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 83.3
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 321.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll cover 42% of this route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch on a highway is 186.4 miles, primarily on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. After this extended highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect a noticeable change in driving pace as you move from faster highway speeds to navigating local roads.
42% 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: 186.4 mi on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 191.1 miles in near US 190.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 344.9 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 191.1 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 319.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 319.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
181 ft-5 ft
Total Climb
34 ft
Total Descent
211 ft
Highest Point
181 ft
Elevation Range
186 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shreveport, LA and Jean Lafitte, LA, road signs point toward Opelousas, Clearview Parkway South and New Orleans.
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 38m. Total distance: 344.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 38m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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.
Yes — we found about 13 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 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 Jean Lafitte, 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 191.1 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 319.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 319.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Jean Lafitte, LA before the return drive.
