How far is Olla, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Olla, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.83 mi
02h 18m
Flight
98.02 mi
157.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.02 mi
Kilometers
157.75 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.83 mi
Kilometers
194.46 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Mon, Apr 20, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in Olla
Mon, Apr 20, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olla
2026-04-20T00:44
Arrive Shreveport
Mon, Apr 20, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olla
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Choudrant
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Olla
73.3 mi
01h 09m
To Shreveport
47.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Olla and Shreveport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olla and Shreveport.

  1. 1

    Start on West Front

    34 m · 6 sec · West Front

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    59 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Front

    1863 ft · 37 sec · East Front

  4. 4

    Continue on Rosefield Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rosefield Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    40.3 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2041 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    97.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street

    535 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street

    1371 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Crockett Street

    920 ft · 31 sec · Crockett Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olla and Shreveport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosefield Road
98.5 mi · 81%
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.84 mi · 1%
US 71 North
0.36 mi
East Front
0.35 mi
Crockett Street
0.17 mi
Central Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Rosefield Road

Merge slight left

97.3 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choudrant
01h 09m from Olla
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Olla and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olla to Shreveport?

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Choudrant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Olla and 47.5 miles from Shreveport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.13 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Olla and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.

Stop Ideas Near Choudrant

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Choudrant, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Choudrant.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

115 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

116 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olla and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 98.02 mi (157.75 km).

Olla

#1 Olla

Town in Louisiana

Population1,371
Coordinates31.9029400, -92.2431900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: West Front (-92.243304, 31.903082)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.14 L · about $16.13
Round trip
$32.27
8.52 gal · 32.28 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.13 $32.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.14 $36.29
Premium $4.63 $19.70 $39.41
Diesel $5.42 $23.07 $46.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Olla and Shreveport. The current time is 00:44:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.