Origin
Vivian, LA
Morning in Vivian on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vivian, 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
42m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 29.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 49
Merge onto I 49
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~28m in
|
LA 1 / North Market Street
Turn left onto LA 1 / North Market Street
Navigation decision point
6
29.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
North Hearne Avenue
Turn left onto North Hearne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
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
Morning in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
70% 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: 14.9 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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.
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 42m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on I 49. 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 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.
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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