Origin
Vivian, LA
Late night in Vivian on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vivian, LA to Shreveport, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 39m
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6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
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.
Vivian, LA
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Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit in Northwest Louisiana, the 32-mile stretch from Vivian to Shreveport is an ideal day trip. You can expect to complete this journey in approximately 36 minutes, making it a highly efficient connection between these two locations. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should be plenty to cover the distance, allowing you to keep your travel costs minimal. Since the entire route is within the Southeast region, you will find consistent driving conditions throughout. This short trip is best handled as a single push, as there is no need for an overnight stop. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
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
15.9 miles from Vivian, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. Your path will take you along South Pardue Street, Highway 170, and LA 1. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience with frequent turns. The character of the road remains consistent throughout the 32-mile duration, requiring your full attention as you navigate the transition from Vivian toward Shreveport. This is a purely local transit, so you will not encounter the monotony of long, uninterrupted highway stretches.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and Highway 170. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Vivian, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 42m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 49): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.1 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
8.4 mi into trip
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~12m in
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I 49
Merge onto I 49
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
23.3 mi into trip
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~27m in
Take the exit toward LA 1: North Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 1: North Market Street
3
23.6 mi into trip
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~28m in
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LA 1 / North Market Street
Turn left onto LA 1 / North Market Street
Navigation decision point
6
29.4 mi into trip
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~37m in
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North Hearne Avenue
Turn left onto North Hearne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 14.9 mi | 14m |
| Highway 170 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| North Market Street | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| South Pardue Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Grimmett Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Arkansas Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Hearne Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 14.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vivian, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on West Arkansas Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Arkansas Avenue
2
Continue on South Pardue Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pardue Street
3
Continue on LA 170
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 170
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge onto I 49
15 mi
·
14 min
·
I 49
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward LA 1: North Market Street
7
Turn left onto LA 1
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North Market Street
8
Turn left onto North Hearne Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Hearne Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto LA 3049
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grimmett Drive
10
Continue on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
11
Continue on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
12
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Parkway
13
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
Since this is such a brief 36-minute excursion, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Because the route is composed entirely of local roads like LA 1 and Highway 170, try to avoid peak local traffic hours to ensure you maintain your estimated travel time. You will not need to plan for any formal stops, as the distance is short enough to drive straight through without fatigue. Keep your $5 fuel budget in mind when filling up before you leave Vivian. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to stay alert for turn signals and intersections, as the local nature of the roads requires more frequent navigation than a standard highway route.
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 15.9 miles from Vivian, LA, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.9 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 31.9 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.9 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
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 Vivian, 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 Vivian, LA
This is one driving day of about 31.9 miles and 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Vivian, 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 I 49 for about 14.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Vivian, LA · 20m 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 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Vivian, 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
$4.82 one way
$9.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.73 | $11.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
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 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
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
Shreveport, LA
Late night in Shreveport on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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 Vivian, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 31.9 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, Highway 170, North Market Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Vivian, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.82 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 Vivian, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 42m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 49): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Vivian, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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