Where to stop

Best places to stop between Dallas and New Orleans

The I-20, I-49 and I-10 drive runs about 520 miles and 8 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 189 of 520

   1. Shreveport, LA

   A good first break, about 2.9 hours out of Dallas. Stretch, refuel and grab real food.

   Hotels in ShreveportWhere to stay in Shreveport

2. Mile 310 of 520

   2. Alexandria, LA

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 210 miles left to New Orleans.

   Hotels in AlexandriaWhere to stay in Alexandria

3. Mile 394 of 520

   3. Lafayette, LA

   The last big stop before New Orleans, 126 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in LafayetteWhere to stay in Lafayette

Sights worth the detour

• Shreveport's riverfront boardwalk
• Cajun food in Lafayette
• The 18-mile Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost