How far is Shreveport, LA from Swartz, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Swartz, LA is about 111 miles (178.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Swartz.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Swartz.
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Start on River Parkway
2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway
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Continue on River Parkway
1 km · 2 min · River Parkway
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Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Milam Street
1321 ft · 46 sec · Milam Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
116 m · 15 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
1014 ft · 36 sec · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
99.1 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 165 North: Bastrop
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1226 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Desiard Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Desiard Street
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Continue on Old Bastrop Road
2025 ft · 40 sec · Old Bastrop Road
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Continue on Lincoln Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on Highway 139
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 139
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Turn right onto Swartz School Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Swartz School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Swartz School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Swartz.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
99.1 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Shreveport and Sunny near Swartz.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Swartz?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Shreveport and 55.6 miles from Swartz.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.85 one way or $29.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shreveport and Sunny near Swartz.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcadia.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Swartz. Straight-line distance: 102.84 mi (165.51 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swartz
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 4,536 |
| Coordinates | 32.5687500, -91.9851300 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swartz (-91.98513, 32.56875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.23 | $42.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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