Origin
Shreveport, LA
Afternoon in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
4:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Swartz, LA
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
111 mi
179 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shreveport, LA
Eddie O.
Trip Overview
The drive from Shreveport, LA to Swartz, LA covers 111 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purple Heart Recipients Highway, Desiard Street, Highway 139 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.1 miles on Purple Heart Recipients Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.97 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
55.5 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 111 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
392 ft
55 ft
Total Climb
310 ft
Total Descent
436 ft
Highest Point
392 ft
~50.9 mi in
Elevation Range
337 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 71; LA 1 / Market Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 111 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 101.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Turn left onto US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
101.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
5
101.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 165 North: Bastrop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 165 North: Bastrop
4
110.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
|
Swartz School Road
Turn right onto Swartz School Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Swartz, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Columbia along the way.
Columbia
101.7 mi in
|
~1h 54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 99.1 mi | 1h 48m |
| Desiard Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Highway 139 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| River Parkway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Swartz School Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
— 99.1 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Swartz, LA.
1
Start on River Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Parkway
2
Continue on River Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Parkway
3
Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
4
Turn right onto Milam Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Milam Street
5
Turn left onto US 71; LA 1
381 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71; LA 1
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Market Street
7
Take the ramp onto US 71
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 71
8
Merge onto I 20; US 71
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 165 North: Bastrop
11
Merge onto US 165
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
13
Turn right onto US 80
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Desiard Street
14
Continue on LA 139
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old Bastrop Road
15
Continue on LA 139
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Road
16
Continue on LA 139
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 139
17
Turn right onto Swartz School Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Swartz School Road
18
Arrive at destination
Swartz School Road
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 55.5 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.1 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.5 miles or 1h 4m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Swartz, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shreveport, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Shreveport, LA
This is one driving day of about 111 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shreveport, 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.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Recipients Highway for about 99.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.5 mi from Shreveport, LA · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.5 miles from Shreveport, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Recipients Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.1 miles.
Arriving in Swartz, LA
The final approach into Swartz, 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 Swartz, 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
$16.97 one way
$33.94 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $18.61 | $37.22 |
| premium | $4.61 | $20.15 | $40.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.33 |
| Efficient EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.71 | $4.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.54 | $7.10 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Swartz, LA
Afternoon in Swartz on Sunday
Local time
4:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
56 mi in
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
22 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 11m 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 Shreveport, LA to Swartz, LA covers 111 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Recipients Highway, Desiard Street, Highway 139. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.5 miles from Shreveport, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.97 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 111 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 101.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Swartz, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Columbia along the way.
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