Origin
Thibodaux, LA
Evening in Thibodaux on Saturday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thibodaux, LA to Shreveport, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 42m
Distance
309.5 mi
498 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 29m
★
6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 9m
10 AM
5h 52m
12 PM
5h 49m
3 PM
5h 53m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thibodaux, LA
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Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
This 309.5-mile drive from Thibodaux, LA to Shreveport, LA will take approximately 5 hours and 42 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll navigate a mix of local roads and expressways, with about 6% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $47, this route through Louisiana's Southeast region offers a straightforward point-to-point experience. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive. This trip is best suited for a single day of travel.
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
154.7 miles from Thibodaux, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 197.8 mi | 3h 22m |
| Raceland-M C Express | 75 mi | 1h 21m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| LA 20 | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Southeast Evangeline Thruway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Morgan Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thibodaux, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on LA 1
116 ft
·
6 sec
·
Saint Mary Street
2
Turn right onto LA 20
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jackson Street
3
Enter roundabout onto LA 20
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
Canal Boulevard
4
Continue on LA 20
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Boulevard
5
Continue on LA 20
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn slight right onto LA 20
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
LA 20
7
Turn left onto LA 20
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
LA 20
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
9
Merge onto US 90
75 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Raceland-M C Express
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
15
Take the exit onto LA 92-1
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Young Street
16
Continue on LA 92-1
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Young Street
17
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
St Etienne Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
19
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
20
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Morgan Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 90; LA 182
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
22
Keep slight left at fork
158 ft
·
7 sec
23
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
24
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
25
Continue on I 49; LA 182
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
26
Continue on I 49; US 167
198 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
28
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
29
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
30
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
31
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Parkway
32
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 42-minute duration, an early morning departure from Thibodaux is recommended to reach Shreveport comfortably within daylight hours. You'll be making one scheduled stop, so consider breaking up the 309.5 miles roughly in half to maintain energy. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 197.8-mile stretch on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, as services might be less frequent. The $47 fuel cost is an estimate, so budget accordingly and fill up when you see convenient opportunities.
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 154.7 miles from Thibodaux, LA, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.8 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 68 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.7 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 4h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shreveport, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Thibodaux, 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 Thibodaux, LA
This is one driving day of about 309.5 miles and 5h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Thibodaux, 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 Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway for about 197.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154.7 miles from Thibodaux, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 197.8 miles.
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 215 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 306.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 20 / Jackson Street
Turn right onto LA 20 / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 20 / Canal Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto LA 20 / Canal Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
86.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
91.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
306.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.74 one way
$93.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $51.31 | $102.62 |
| premium | $4.56 | $55.55 | $111.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.33 | $136.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
(6 mi)
$0.42
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.9 | 1 | $32.50 | $14.86 |
| Efficient EV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.08 | $12.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.8 | 1 | $43.33 | $19.81 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Evening in Shreveport on Saturday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Broussard, LA
155 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 42m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the majority of this 309.5-mile journey. While 6% of the route utilizes highways, the bulk of your time will be spent on roads like Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Raceland-M C Express, and Veterans Memorial Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, offering a sustained period of travel before you need to make significant turns. This profile suggests a route that winds through communities rather than a direct, high-speed interstate.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 197.8 mi on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 20 / Jackson Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 309.5 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 20 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (LA 20 / Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 86.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 5h 42m. Total distance: 309.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.59 in tolls one way, starting with Southeast Evangeline Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
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: near the start (LA 20 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (LA 20 / Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 86.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Shreveport, LA before the return drive.
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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