How far is Shreveport, LA from Olla, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Olla, LA is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
147.58 mi
02h 50m
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
147.58 mi
Kilometers
237.5 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olla
Mon, Apr 20, 9:08 AM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Mon, Apr 20, 11:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-20T06:17
Arrive Olla
Mon, Apr 20, 9:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
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 Shreveport
73.8 mi
01h 25m
To Olla
73.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Shreveport and Olla.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Parkway

    2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on River Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · River Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1321 ft · 46 sec · Milam Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Street

    116 m · 15 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    1014 ft · 36 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    97.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    687 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    156 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    72 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    23.3 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rosefield Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rosefield Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Front

    1863 ft · 39 sec · East Front

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    59 m · 11 sec · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Front

    34 m · 2 sec · West Front

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Front

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
97.5 mi · 66%
Jackson Street
22.9 mi · 16%
River Parkway
1.13 mi · 1%
Rosefield Road
0.78 mi · 1%
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.72 mi
Market Street
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choudrant
01h 25m from Shreveport
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Shreveport and Partly Sunny near Olla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 73.8 miles from Shreveport and 73.8 miles from Olla.

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 49.5 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Shreveport and Olla. Straight-line distance: 98.02 mi (157.75 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Olla

#2 Olla

Town in Louisiana

Population1,371
Coordinates31.9029400, -92.2431900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Olla (-92.24319, 31.90294)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.71 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.46
10.42 gal · 39.42 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.73 $39.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.19 $44.38
Premium $4.63 $24.10 $48.19
Diesel $5.42 $28.21 $56.42

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 Shreveport and Olla. The current time is 06:17:44.

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.