Origin
Hornbeck, LA
Afternoon in Hornbeck on Saturday
Local time
1:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hornbeck, LA to Savage Fork, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hornbeck, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Savage Fork, LA
John Photography
Trip Overview
This 25.8-mile drive from Hornbeck to Savage Fork in Louisiana is a quick trip, estimated to take about 37 minutes. With a fuel cost around $4, it's an economical option for a day trip. You'll primarily be on local roads like Shreveport Highway, Savage Forks Road, and Hammond Street, with no significant highway time. This route is best suited for a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility. The journey stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a straightforward local experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport Highway | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Savage Forks Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Hammond Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| North 6th Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| South 5th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Vernon Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Port Arthur Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Shreveport Highway
— 11.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hornbeck, LA and Savage Fork, LA.
1
Start on LA 392
113 ft
·
8 sec
·
Port Arthur Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 171
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Hammond Street
3
Continue on US 171
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Shreveport Highway
4
Continue on US 171
239 ft
·
3 sec
·
Shreveport Highway
5
Enter roundabout onto US 171; LA 8
135 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 6th Street
6
Continue on US 171; LA 8
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 6th Street
7
Merge onto US 171
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 171
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South 5th Street
9
Continue on US 171
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto LA 1121
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vernon Street
11
Continue on LA 1211
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Savage Forks Road
12
Arrive at destination
LA 1211
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.9 — 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
|
US 171 / Hammond Street
Turn left onto US 171 / Hammond Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street
Enter roundabout onto US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
16.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 171 / South 5th Street
Merge onto US 171 / South 5th Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 171 / South 5th Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 171 / South 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
17.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
LA 1121 / Vernon Street
Turn right onto LA 1121 / Vernon Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.79 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Savage Fork, LA
Afternoon in Savage Fork on Saturday
Local time
1:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 this 25.8-mile journey, as indicated by the data. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily local roads, so keep an eye out for turns. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles on Shreveport Highway. This means you'll likely be making frequent adjustments and experiencing a more engaged driving experience rather than a steady cruise.
Only 0% 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: 11.1 mi on Shreveport Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 171 / Hammond Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 171 / Hammond Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.5 miles (US 171 / South 5th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Shreveport Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 171 / Hammond Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.5 miles (US 171 / South 5th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Savage Fork, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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