Origin
Shreveport, LA
Late night in Shreveport on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Vivian, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
41m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
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6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shreveport, LA
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Vivian, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shreveport, LA to Vivian, LA covers 32.1 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway, Highway 170, North Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.7 miles on Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.85 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
16 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 32.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 2 miles in near US 71; LA 1 / North Market Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 41m 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: at 2 miles (US 71; LA 1 / North Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (LA 3194 / Doctor Martin Luther King Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 71; LA 1 / North Market Street
Turn right onto US 71; LA 1 / North Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.7 mi into trip
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~7m in
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LA 3194 / Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
Turn left onto LA 3194 / Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
4.7 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 49 / Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 49 / Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
23.4 mi into trip
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~28m in
Take the exit toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Vivian, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Gilliam along the way.
Gilliam
23.4 mi in
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~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway | 18.7 mi | 19m |
| Highway 170 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| North Market Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Pardue Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Hearne Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Jack Wells Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| River Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
— 18.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Vivian, LA.
1
Start on River Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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River Parkway
2
Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Jack Wells Boulevard
3
Continue on North Hearne Avenue
0.8 mi
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1 min
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North Hearne Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 71; LA 1
1.7 mi
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2 min
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North Market Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto LA 3194
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 49
19 mi
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19 min
·
Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam
9
Turn left onto Highway 170
6.6 mi
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9 min
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Highway 170
10
Continue on LA 170
1.4 mi
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2 min
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South Pardue Street
11
Turn slight left onto East Arkansas Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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East Arkansas Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
West Arkansas Avenue
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 16 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.7 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 32.1 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vivian, 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.
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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 Shreveport, LA
This is one driving day of about 32.1 miles and 41m.
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 Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway for about 18.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Shreveport, LA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Shreveport, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vivian, LA
The final approach into Vivian, 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 Vivian, 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
$4.85 one way
$9.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Vivian, LA
Late night in Vivian on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Garland, TX
16 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
2 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
41m 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 Vivian, LA covers 32.1 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway, Highway 170, North Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 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 $4.85 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 is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 71; LA 1 / North Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (LA 3194 / Doctor Martin Luther King Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Vivian, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Gilliam along the way.
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