How far is Blanchard, LA from Highland Square, LA?

The driving distance from Blanchard, LA to Highland Square, LA is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.54 mi
00h 11m
Flight
6.21 mi
9.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.21 mi
Kilometers
9.99 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.54 mi
Kilometers
10.53 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Square
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Blanchard
Sun, Apr 19, 6:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blanchard
2026-04-19T05:51
Arrive Highland Square
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blanchard
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Shreveport
LA

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

From Blanchard
3.3 mi
00h 05m
To Highland Square
3.3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blanchard and Highland Square.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blanchard and Highland Square.

  1. 1

    Start on West Daugherty Avenue

    2095 ft · 1 min · West Daugherty Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Hill Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Pine Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Market Street

    3089 ft · 58 sec · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lincoln Drive

    1985 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Drive

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blanchard and Highland Square.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Hill Road
5.18 mi · 79%
North Market Street
0.59 mi · 9%
West Daugherty Avenue
0.4 mi · 6%
Lincoln Drive
0.38 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pine Hill Road

Turn right onto Pine Hill Road

5.18 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shreveport
00h 05m from Blanchard
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Blanchard and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Highland Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blanchard to Highland Square?

The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shreveport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Blanchard and 3.3 miles from Highland Square.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Blanchard and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Highland Square.

Stop Ideas Near Shreveport

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

1 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

1 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

58 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Longview

91 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blanchard and Highland Square. Straight-line distance: 6.21 mi (9.99 km).

Blanchard

#1 Blanchard

Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,116
Coordinates32.5809800, -93.8926800
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
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#2 Highland Square

Highland Square is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5754300, -93.7862900
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Blanchard (-93.89268, 32.58098)
End: Highland Square (-93.78629, 32.57543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.87 L · about $0.87
Round trip
$1.74
0.46 gal · 1.74 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.87 $1.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.98 $1.96
Premium $4.63 $1.06 $2.13
Diesel $5.42 $1.25 $2.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blanchard and Highland Square. The current time is 05:51:55.

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.