Road trip from Baton Rouge to Shreveport
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ITINERARY
4h 38m251 miles9 stops
1
Vermilionville
Get a taste of life for the 18th-century Acadian settlers in this 23-acre village with meticulously recreated period homes, costumed staff demonstrating arts and crafts and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food.
2
Lafayette Science Museum
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
3
Urns of Justice
4
Sanctuary Glass Studio
Glass blowing studio with “create your own” glass artwork guided interaction with our glassblower! Buy glass artwork in our gallery space or watch the glass artists at work.
Space available for groups and parties!
5
Riverview Park
6
Texas Street Bridge
Adorned with neon lights, the bridge that connects Shreveport and Bossier City across the Red River is considered a work of art.
7
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
8
Proud Mary's Bar And Grill Shreveport, La.
9
Gardens of the American Rose Center
Operated by the American Rose Society, the 42 acres of this research and garden facility feature 20,000 blooms.
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1
Start:Vermilionville
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(880) review
Get a taste of life for the 18th-century Acadian settlers in this 23-acre village with meticulously recreated period homes, costumed staff demonstrating arts and crafts and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food.
2
Start:Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(96) review
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
3
Start:Urns of Justice
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
800 Lafayette St in front of John M. Shaw US Courthouse, Lafayette, LA 70501-6800
4
Start:Sanctuary Glass Studio
Shreveport, Louisiana·
5.0
(9) review
Glass blowing studio with “create your own” glass artwork guided interaction with our glassblower! Buy glass artwork in our gallery space or watch the glass artists at work.
Space available for groups and parties!
5
Start:Riverview Park
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
601 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA 71101-3207
6
Start:Texas Street Bridge
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.0
(81) review
Adorned with neon lights, the bridge that connects Shreveport and Bossier City across the Red River is considered a work of art.
7
Start:Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Shreveport, Louisiana·
4.5
(9) review
315 Marshall St, Shreveport, LA 71101-3003
8
Start:Proud Mary's Bar And Grill Shreveport, La.
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
3155 N Market St Ste 100, Shreveport, LA 71101-3237
9
Start:Gardens of the American Rose Center
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.5
(85) review
Operated by the American Rose Society, the 42 acres of this research and garden facility feature 20,000 blooms.
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What's the driving distance between Baton Rouge and Shreveport?
The distance is 251 miles
What's the travel time between Baton Rouge and Shreveport?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 38m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Shreveport?
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