If you are looking to travel from Shreveport to Monroe, you are in for a straightforward journey through Louisiana’s Southeast region. Covering 100.6 miles, this trip typically takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes behind the wheel. Because the duration is quite manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel for the trip. Since the drive is relatively short and keeps you within the same state, it is a convenient way to move between these two hubs without the fatigue of a long-haul cross-country trek.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.2 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on River Parkway
0.5 mi·1 min·River Parkway
2
Continue on River Parkway
0.6 mi·1 min·River Parkway
3
Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
4
Turn right onto Milam Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·Milam Street
5
Turn left onto US 71; LA 1
381 ft·15 sec·Market Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71; LA 1
0.2 mi·36 sec·Market Street
7
Take the ramp onto US 71
0.3 mi·37 sec·US 71
8
Merge onto I 20; US 71
96 mi·1 hr 44 min·Purple Heart Recipients Highway
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward LA 34
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward LA 34 North
11
Turn straight onto LA 34
0.3 mi·25 sec·Stella Street
12
Continue on LA 34
0.3 mi·30 sec·Mill Street
13
Continue on LA 34
0.3 mi·31 sec·Bridge Street
14
Continue on US 80; LA 15
0.5 mi·1 min·Louisville Avenue
15
Turn right
45 ft·5 sec
16
Turn right
38 ft·2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 100.6-mile trip with no planned stops, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule. You should ensure your tank is ready for the road, keeping that $14 fuel budget in mind before you head out. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, stay alert at intersections and follow navigation closely, as there are no long highway stretches to simplify your path. Taking the drive in one go is easy given the 1-hour and 36-minute duration, but feel free to build in your own breaks along the way if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Keep a close eye on your GPS while navigating the specific turns on Milam Street and the parkways to stay on track.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.2 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.7 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 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shreveport, LA
This is one driving day of about 100.4 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Shreveport, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Recipients Highway for about 95.7 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 100.3 — 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
5
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
4
98.4 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward LA 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 34
5
98.5 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 34 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 34 North
4
100.3 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.16 one way
$30.33 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$16.65
$33.29
premium
$4.56
$18.02
$36.04
diesel
$5.61
$22.17
$44.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.1
0
$10.54
$4.82
Efficient EV
25.1
0
$8.79
$4.02
EV Truck/SUV
40.2
0
$14.06
$6.43
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Shreveport, LA
Night
in Shreveport on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
S 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Monroe, LA
Night
in Monroe on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
S 10 to 15 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
2 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
1h 54m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, specifically utilizing River Parkway, Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, and Milam Street to reach your destination. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on the River Parkway, your focus will need to be on the road's constant changes and turns. This profile makes for a more engaged driving experience compared to a high-speed motorway. Be prepared for a slower, more deliberate pace as you transition between these local roadways.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95.7 mi on Purple Heart Recipients Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 54m 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 98.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
The longest stretch is about 95.7 miles on Purple Heart Recipients Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 98.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Monroe, LA before heading back.
