Shreveport to Woodmere is 338.6 miles and takes about 6h 24m via Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and I 10, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on major highways, making it a good option if you want to cover ground efficiently. Plan for a single day of driving, keeping the total time under seven hours.
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
169.3 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 57m 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
78.6 mi
1h 29m
US 190
49.5 mi
1h 3m
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.9 mi
6m
Westbank Expressway
4 mi
5m
LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
5m
Destrehan Avenue
2.3 mi
4m
North Common Street
1.4 mi
2m
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 Woodmere, LA.
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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
79 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
3.5 mi·4 min·Pontchartrain Expressway
Toward New Orleans, Business DistrictUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
2.4 mi·2 min·Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.7 mi·1 min·Crescent City Connection
19
Continue on US 90 BUS
3.7 mi·4 min·Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 6BToward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.3 mi·36 sec·Westbank Expressway
22
Turn slight left
0.6 mi·1 min
23
Turn slight left
0.1 mi·20 sec
24
Turn straight onto Destrehan Avenue
2.3 mi·3 min·Destrehan Avenue
25
At end of road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue
411 ft·19 sec·Destrehan Avenue
26
Turn right onto Long Leaf Lane
0.1 mi·28 sec·Long Leaf Lane
27
At end of road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard
0.2 mi·35 sec·Alex Kornman Boulevard
28
Turn right onto Patricia Lane
0.2 mi·48 sec·Patricia Lane
29
At end of road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard
308 ft·12 sec·Woodmere Boulevard
30
Turn right onto Deerpark Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Deerpark Drive
31
Turn left onto Oakmere Drive
254 ft·14 sec·Oakmere Drive
32
Turn left onto Paige Janette Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Paige Janette Drive
33
Arrive at destination
Paige Janette Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 24m estimated driving time, starting your drive from Shreveport in the morning will allow ample time to reach Woodmere before evening. With only one recommended stop, you can choose a convenient point along the way, perhaps halfway through the 186.4-mile stretch on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, to refuel and stretch. The fuel cost is estimated at $49, so budget accordingly. Keep an eye on the road type as you approach the end of the highway segments, as the profile shifts from predominantly highway to surface roads.
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 169.3 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 2h 57m 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 74 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.3 miles or 2h 57m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodmere, 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 338.6 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 191.1 and 337.2 — 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
323.1 mi into trip|~5h 59m in|I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway toward New Orleans, Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New Orleans, Business District
6
326.7 mi into trip|~6h 4m in|US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
333.4 mi into trip|~6h 12m in
Take the exit toward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur Avenue
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 6B
Toward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur Avenue
6
337.2 mi into trip|~6h 19m in|Alex Kornman Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.60 one way
$99.21 round trip
$3.72/gal25.4 MPG avg119 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.13
$55.07
$110.14
premium
$4.49
$59.80
$119.60
diesel
$5.60
$74.64
$149.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
101.6
1
$35.55
$16.25
Efficient EV
84.7
0
$29.63
$13.54
EV Truck/SUV
135.4
1
$47.40
$21.67
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Aug 13, 2026
Origin
Shreveport, LA
Late night
in Shreveport on Wednesday
Local time
1:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
100°F
Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 13 at 12:30PM CDT until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 13 at 12:11PM CDT until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Woodmere, LA
Late night
in Woodmere on Wednesday
Local time
1:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 13 at 12:30PM CDT until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 13 at 12:11PM CDT until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 24m 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.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 326.9
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
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 81.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 42% of the route on major highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 186.4 miles on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning. Expect a significant amount of time on high-speed roads, followed by stretches on surface roads that might have more varied traffic patterns and potentially more exits. The transition between highway and surface roads will be a noticeable change in driving pace.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 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 22 significant decision points across 338.6 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 191.1 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 323.1 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 326.7 miles (US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
207 ft-4 ft
Total Climb
88 ft
Total Descent
271 ft
Highest Point
207 ft
~72.6 mi in
Elevation Range
211 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Woodmere, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
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 24m. Total distance: 338.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 24m 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.
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 Woodmere, 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 191.1 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 323.1 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 326.7 miles (US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Woodmere, LA before the return drive.
