If you are planning a trip from Swartz to Shreveport, you are looking at a straightforward 111.7-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes. This route is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip, as it connects two points within the Southeast region of Louisiana without requiring an overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $17 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an economical choice for a quick getaway. Because the path is highly efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when to depart and arrive. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you between these two Louisiana hubs quickly and reliably.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.8 miles from Swartz, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
104.5 mi
1h 54m
Highway 594
5.2 mi
9m
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.8 mi
1m
US 71
0.4 mi
<1m
Russell Sage Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Crockett Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Swartz School Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
River Parkway
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 104.5 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swartz, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on Swartz School Road
74 ft·9 sec·Swartz School Road
2
Turn left onto LA 594
1.8 mi·3 min·Highway 594
3
Enter roundabout onto LA 594
114 ft·2 sec·Highway 594
4
Continue on LA 594
3.3 mi·5 min·Highway 594
5
Continue on Russell Sage Road
0.2 mi·23 sec·Russell Sage Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
7
Merge onto I 20
105 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 20
8
Take the exit onto US 71
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 71
Toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
0.3 mi·46 sec·US 71
Toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
10
Turn right onto Crockett Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·Crockett Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·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 a relatively short drive, you have the advantage of being able to depart at your convenience without needing an elaborate itinerary. Because the route is almost entirely highway-based, focus on maintaining a steady pace rather than planning frequent stops, as there are no mandated breaks for a trip of this length. If you prefer to avoid heavy traffic, check local conditions on I-20 before heading out to ensure your travel time stays close to the 2-hour mark. Keep your eyes on the transition points, specifically when moving from the interstate onto the Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, to ensure a smooth arrival in Shreveport. With no required stops, you can easily complete this drive in one go, giving you more time to enjoy your destination.
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 55.8 miles from Swartz, LA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 1h 5m 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 44m
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 Swartz, 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 Swartz, LA
This is one driving day of about 111.7 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Swartz, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 104.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 110.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 594 / Highway 594
Turn left onto LA 594 / Highway 594
Navigation decision point
5
110.3 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|US 71
Take the exit onto US 71 toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring...
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110.4 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|US 71
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 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
110.7 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|Crockett Street
Turn right onto Crockett Street
Navigation decision point
5
110.8 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.87 one way
$33.74 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.52
$37.04
premium
$4.56
$20.05
$40.10
diesel
$5.61
$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: 39.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.5
0
$11.73
$5.36
Efficient EV
27.9
0
$9.77
$4.47
EV Truck/SUV
44.7
0
$15.64
$7.15
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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Swartz, LA
Late night
in Swartz on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Late night
in Shreveport on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Arcadia, LA
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
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
2h 7m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 99% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your journey—104.5 miles to be exact—cruising along I-20, which provides the backbone for the entire excursion. While the route begins with local access via Highway 594, the experience quickly shifts into a fast-paced interstate drive. Expect a consistent, efficient rhythm behind the wheel rather than winding backroads or technical maneuvers. As you approach your destination, you will transition off the interstate and onto the Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway to wrap up the final leg of your drive.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Highway 594. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 594 / Highway 594.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Swartz, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 2h 7m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 594 / Highway 594): Navigation decision point; at 110.3 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.4 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
The longest stretch is about 104.5 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 594 / Highway 594): Navigation decision point; at 110.3 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.4 miles (US 71): 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.
