Origin
Greenwood, LA
Night in Greenwood on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, LA to Shreveport, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, LA
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Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
This short 16.2-mile drive from Greenwood to Shreveport, Louisiana, is easily manageable in just 22 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on Interstate 20, with segments of Greenwood Road and Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway. Given its brevity and the estimated $2 fuel cost, it's a straightforward journey with no need for an overnight stay. The route is focused on efficient travel, connecting two points within the same Southeast region. It’s a practical option for a quick hop between these neighboring Louisiana communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| Greenwood Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Crockett Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Greenwood Springridge Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| River Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 12.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on LA 169
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Greenwood Springridge Road
2
Turn right onto US 79; US 80
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenwood Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
4
Merge onto I 20
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 20
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 71 North, LA 1: Spring Street, Market Street
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
7
Turn straight onto US 71; LA 1
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Spring Street
8
Turn right onto Crockett Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Crockett Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
10
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Parkway
11
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 71 North, LA 1: Spring Street, Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 North, LA 1: Spring Street, Market...
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Crockett Street
Turn right onto Crockett Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.89 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Shreveport, LA
Night in Shreveport on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 84% of this route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.7 miles on I-20, offering a consistent pace. As you transition from Greenwood Road to I-20 and then onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, the drive shifts from local access to efficient interstate travel. This highway-centric profile means you'll be dealing with higher speeds for the majority of your journey, prioritizing directness over leisurely cruising.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Greenwood Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 20.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m 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 1.5 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Shreveport, LA
Full guide →Shreveport is the largest city in Northern Louisiana, part of the twin city metro of Shreveport-Bossier City, and is considered the principal city in the three-state region known as the "Ark-La-Tex." It has about 188,000 residents (2019), and is in the area of the state designated as the Sportsman's Paradise. Many lakes and rivers are in the area and offer recreational activities. The surrounding area is also a contrast from points in southern Louisiana, in that the landscape is marked by rolling hills and pine forests, being an extension of the Texas region known as the Piney Woods.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shreveport, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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