Trip from Olla, LA to Shreveport, LA

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Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

120.8 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 9m ★

6 AM

2h 18m

8 AM

2h 37m

10 AM

2h 25m

12 PM

2h 23m

3 PM

2h 26m

5 PM

2h 36m

8 PM

2h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Olla, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 120.8 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Central Avenue, East Front, Rosefield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.4 miles from Olla, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 120.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Central Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Olla, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Olla, LA to Shreveport, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Central Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Front	Unavailable	Refreshing
Rosefield Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 71 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Crockett Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
River Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Central Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olla, LA and Shreveport, LA.

1

Start on West Front

112 ft · 6 sec · West Front

2

Turn right onto Central Avenue

194 ft · 9 sec · Central Avenue

3

Turn left onto East Front

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Front

4

Continue on Rosefield Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Rosefield Road

5

Turn left

40 mi · 45 min

6

Turn straight

6.1 mi · 9 min

7

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 50 sec

8

Merge slight left

97 mi · 1 hr 46 min

9

Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street

10

Keep slight right to continue on US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street

11

Turn right onto Crockett Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Crockett Street

12

At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

13

Turn slight right onto River Parkway

69 ft · 2 sec · River Parkway

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 60.4 miles from Olla, LA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.4 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m

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 Olla, 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 Olla, LA

This is one driving day of about 120.8 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Olla, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.4 mi from Olla, LA · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waskom, TX

60 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

Garland, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waskom, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Olla, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Shreveport, LA

The final approach into Shreveport, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Shreveport, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.47 one way

$36.93 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$20.26	$40.51
premium	$4.61	$21.92	$43.85
diesel	$5.64	$26.84	$53.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.2	$12.68	$5.80
Efficient EV	30.2	$10.57	$4.83
EV Truck/SUV	48.3	$16.91	$7.73

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Olla, LA

Morning in Olla on Tuesday

Local time

8:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shreveport, LA

Morning in Shreveport on Tuesday

Local time

8:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live 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 18m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Olla, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 120.8 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Central Avenue, East Front, Rosefield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 60.4 miles from Olla, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Olla, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Olla, LA to Shreveport, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Olla, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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