Greenwood, LA Road Trips
Greenwood, LA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 16-mile quick runs to 334-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Greenwood, LA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
333.7 mi
New Orleans, LA
Quickest Drive
22m
Shreveport, LA
Plan Around Greenwood, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Greenwood, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Greenwood, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Greenwood, LA
Driving from Greenwood, LA
The typical drive from Greenwood, LA covers about 187 miles and takes around 3h 26m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 334 miles (6h 11m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Greenwood, LA include New Orleans, LA (333.7 mi, 6h 11m), Baton Rouge, LA (254.3 mi, 4h 40m), Lafayette, LA (219 mi, 3h 50m), Monroe, LA (112.8 mi, 2h 7m), and Shreveport, LA (16.2 mi, 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 187-mile drive from Greenwood, LA, expect to burn about 7.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Greenwood, LA and 2 routes heading into Greenwood, LA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 334 miles.
The longest mapped route from Greenwood, LA covers 334 miles and takes approximately 6h 11m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Greenwood, LA runs about 187 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Greenwood, LA include New Orleans, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, Lafayette, LA and Monroe, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Greenwood, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,123
Median Income
$60,540
Median Home Value
$227,500
Median Age
50.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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