Origin
Shreveport, LA
Night in Shreveport on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Sulphur, 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 3m
Distance
198.7 mi
320 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
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6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 56m
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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Sulphur, LA
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Trip Overview
This 198.7-mile drive from Shreveport to Sulphur, Louisiana, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 3 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a mix of well-maintained roads, with about 38% of your journey on highways. With a fuel cost estimated around $30, this route offers a straightforward and budget-friendly excursion within the Southeast region. It's a practical option for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The overall feel is one of efficient travel through Louisiana's landscapes.
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
99.4 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 56.9 mi | 59m |
| Highway 171 | 37.5 mi | 43m |
| Fisher Road | 21.4 mi | 25m |
| LA 6 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| Shreveport Highway | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| LA 485 | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| US 90 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 56.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Sulphur, 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
57 mi
·
59 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
11
Turn slight right
202 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn right onto LA 485
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Route 485
13
Continue on LA 485
10 mi
·
14 min
·
LA 485
14
At end of road, turn right onto LA 6
14 mi
·
16 min
·
LA 6
15
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
16
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
47 ft
·
8 sec
·
Martin Luther King Drive
17
Turn left onto Fisher Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Fisher Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 171
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Fisher Road
19
Continue on US 171
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Shreveport Highway
20
Continue on US 171
239 ft
·
3 sec
·
Shreveport Highway
21
Enter roundabout onto US 171; LA 8
135 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 6th Street
22
Continue on US 171; LA 8
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 6th Street
23
Merge onto US 171
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Street
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 171
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South 5th Street
25
Continue on US 171
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Main Street
26
Continue on US 171
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
27
Continue on US 171
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Pine Street
28
Turn left onto US 171; US 190
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on US 171; US 190
38 mi
·
43 min
·
Highway 171
30
Continue on US 171
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Highway
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
32
Merge onto I 10
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 10
33
Take the exit onto US 90
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 90
Toward US 90 West
34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 90
Use the straight lane.
35
Arrive at destination
US 90
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, starting your journey in Shreveport in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. Plan for one stop along the way to stretch your legs and refuel, especially considering the longest uninterrupted stretch is nearly 57 miles. The estimated $30 fuel cost is a good baseline, but always check current prices. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition between the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and Highway 171, as services can sometimes be less frequent on state highways. This route is well-suited for a single day, so enjoy the flexibility of not needing to rush.
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 99.4 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.9 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 44 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.4 miles or 1h 56m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sulphur, 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 198.7 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 56.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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
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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 192.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Airport Drive
Turn left onto Airport Drive
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
119.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
|
US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street
Enter roundabout onto US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
141.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
|
US 171; US 190 / West 1st Street
Turn left onto US 171; US 190 / West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
192.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m in
|
US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.01 one way
$60.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $35.66 | $71.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.87 | $87.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.86 | $9.54 |
| Efficient EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.82 | $12.72 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Sulphur, LA
Night in Sulphur on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live 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
24 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 3m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive primarily utilizes Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Highway 171, and Fisher Road, offering a mixed driving experience. While 38% of the route is on highways, expect a good portion to be on two-lane roads. You'll encounter one continuous stretch of 56.9 miles on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, which should provide a consistent pace. The profile suggests a blend of faster highway segments and more local road conditions, so be prepared for varying speeds and road types as you progress toward Sulphur.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.9 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 0.7 miles in near Airport Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 198.7 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 0.7 miles (Airport Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 119.6 miles (US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 3m. Total distance: 198.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.9 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 Sulphur, 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 0.7 miles (Airport Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 119.6 miles (US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Sulphur, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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