This 136.5-mile drive from Woodworth, LA, to Shreveport, LA, is estimated to take around 2 hours and 27 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip with a fuel cost of approximately $21. The route primarily utilizes Martin Luther King, Jr Highway and US 165, with a modest 7% share of highway driving. Given its manageable duration and distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a day excursion within the Southeast region. You'll find the drive offers a local feel, so plan for a more relaxed pace rather than a high-speed transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
68.2 miles from Woodworth, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
119.6 mi
2h 2m
US 165
9.3 mi
10m
Macarthur Drive
4.2 mi
7m
Caddo Street
0.9 mi
2m
Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
1m
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
<1m
River Parkway
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
— 119.6 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodworth, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on US 165
9.3 mi·10 min·US 165
2
Turn slight left onto Macarthur Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Macarthur Drive
3
Turn right
104 ft·6 sec
4
Turn left onto US 71; US 165
3.6 mi·5 min·Macarthur Drive
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 49 North: Shreveport
6
Merge onto I 49
120 mi·2 hr 2 min·Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
8
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Pete Harris Drive
9
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi·2 min·Caddo Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi·56 sec·Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
11
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft·1 sec·River Parkway
12
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under 2.5 hours, this route from Woodworth to Shreveport offers great flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive by midday, or even head out in the afternoon. There are no recommended stops, so you can set your own pace, but remember the fuel cost is estimated at $21 for the 136.5 miles. Keep an eye on your navigation as the route is described as 'turn-heavy,' meaning you'll want to stay attentive to directions, especially on the longest stretch of Martin Luther King, Jr Highway.
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 68.2 miles from Woodworth, LA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.6 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 30 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.2 miles or 1h 14m 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 59m
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 Woodworth, 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 Woodworth, LA
This is one driving day of about 136.5 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Woodworth, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway for about 119.6 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 135.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
9.9 mi into trip|~12m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
13.5 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Shreveport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Shreveport
3
13.9 mi into trip|~18m in|I 49 / Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
Merge onto I 49 / Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
133.5 mi into trip|~2h 21m 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
4
135.1 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.61 one way
$41.23 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.63
$45.26
premium
$4.56
$24.50
$49.00
diesel
$5.61
$30.14
$60.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.9
0
$14.33
$6.55
Efficient EV
34.1
0
$11.94
$5.46
EV Truck/SUV
54.6
0
$19.11
$8.74
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Woodworth, LA
Late night
in Woodworth on Tuesday
Local time
4:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Late night
in Shreveport on Tuesday
Local time
4:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
S 15 mph1% 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
1 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
2h 27m 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 56.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that leans heavily on local roads, earning it a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. While 7% of the journey is on highways, the bulk of the 2 hour and 27 minute trip involves navigating surface streets and main thoroughfares. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 119.6 miles along Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, indicating a significant portion where you'll be on this particular road. The character of the route suggests a more intimate experience with the Louisiana landscape rather than a fast-paced interstate transit.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 119.6 mi on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Woodworth, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 2h 27m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.9 miles (I 49 / Martin Luther King, Jr Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 119.6 miles on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 9.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.9 miles (I 49 / Martin Luther King, Jr Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shreveport, LA before heading back.
