Shreveport to Ville Platte is 179.4 miles and takes about 3h 15m via Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a relatively short trip, mostly on surface roads, making it a straightforward option for a single day. You'll want to budget for gas, as the fuel cost is estimated at $26.
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
89.7 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
165.8 mi
2h 49m
Chemin Whiteville
7.3 mi
12m
North Common Street
1.4 mi
2m
Chemin Tate-Cove
1 mi
1m
Allen Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
River Parkway
0.5 mi
1m
East Lasalle Street
0.4 mi
<1m
State Route 29
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 165.8 mi, about 2h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Ville Platte, 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
166 mi·2 hr 49 min·Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward LA 29: Ville Platte
11
Turn right onto LA 29
0.4 mi·41 sec·State Route 29
12
Continue on LA 29
7.3 mi·12 min·Chemin Whiteville
13
At end of road, turn left onto LA 29
1.0 mi·1 min·Chemin Tate-Cove
14
Turn right onto US 167; LA 10; LA 29 Spur
0.4 mi·40 sec·East Lasalle Street
15
Turn left onto LA 29 Spur
460 ft·9 sec·North Chataignier Street
16
Arrive at destination
LA 29 Spur
Trip Plan
Since this is a 1-day trip, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Shreveport in the morning will give you ample time to reach Ville Platte without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your breaks along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $26, and plan your last fill-up before you begin the 165.8-mile stretch on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway to avoid any last-minute searches for gas stations. This route is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for traffic lights and local driving conditions.
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 89.7 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.8 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 39 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.7 miles or 1h 36m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ville Platte, 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 179.4 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 165.8 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 0.7 and 178 — 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
4
170 mi into trip|~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward LA 29: Ville Platte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 29: Ville Platte
5
178 mi into trip|~3h 12m in|LA 29 / Chemin Tate-Cove
At end of road, turn left onto LA 29 / Chemin Tate-Cove
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.93 one way
$55.85 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.79
$61.58
premium
$4.71
$33.27
$66.55
diesel
$6.18
$43.64
$87.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.8
0
$18.84
$8.61
Efficient EV
44.9
0
$15.70
$7.18
EV Truck/SUV
71.8
0
$25.12
$11.48
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Shreveport, LA
Morning
in Shreveport on Monday
Local time
9:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ville Platte, LA
Morning
in Ville Platte on Monday
Local time
9:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
12 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
3h 15m 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 80.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with no highway driving according to the highway share data. You'll spend almost the entire 179.4 miles on local streets and highways. The longest continuous stretch on a named road is 165.8 miles on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect to navigate through towns and rural areas for the majority of your travel time, with frequent intersections and lower speed limits.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.8 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 15m 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 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.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 165.8 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.
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 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Ville Platte, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
