How far is Swartz, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Swartz, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.63 mi
01h 47m
Flight
102.84 mi
165.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.84 mi
Kilometers
165.51 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.63 mi
Kilometers
179.65 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Mon, May 4, 10:35 PM CDT
Return by in Swartz
Tue, May 5, 12:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swartz
2026-05-04T20:48
Arrive Shreveport
Mon, May 4, 10:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swartz
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
Simsboro
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Swartz
55.7 mi
00h 53m
To Shreveport
55.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Swartz School Road

    23 m · 9 sec · Swartz School Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 594

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 594

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 594

    35 m · 2 sec · Highway 594

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 594

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 594

  5. 5

    Continue on Russell Sage Road

    1201 ft · 24 sec · Russell Sage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1934 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    104.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  8. 8

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

    535 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

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

    1371 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Crockett Street

    920 ft · 31 sec · Crockett Street

  11. 11

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Russell Sage Road
105 mi · 94%
Highway 594
5.16 mi · 5%
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.84 mi · 1%
US 71 North
0.36 mi
Crockett Street
0.17 mi
Swartz School Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Russell Sage Road

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 54m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simsboro
00h 53m from Swartz
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Swartz and Sunny near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Simsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Swartz and 55.9 miles from Shreveport.

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 8.8 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.92 one way or $29.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Swartz and Sunny near Shreveport.

Stop Ideas Near Simsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Simsboro, 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 Simsboro.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

90 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

90 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swartz and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 102.84 mi (165.51 km).

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#1 Swartz

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population4,536
Coordinates32.5687500, -91.9851300
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Swartz School Road (-91.98513, 32.568729)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
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.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $14.92
Round trip
$29.84
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.92 $29.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.78 $33.56
Premium $4.63 $18.22 $36.45
Diesel $5.42 $21.34 $42.67

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Swartz and Shreveport. The current time is 20:48:06.

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.