How far is Blanchard, LA from Southgate Estates, LA?
The driving distance from Blanchard, LA to Southgate Estates, LA is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blanchard and Southgate Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanchard and Southgate Estates.
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Start on West Daugherty Avenue
71 m · 8 sec · West Daugherty Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Shreveport Blanchard Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Shreveport Blanchard Highway
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Continue on Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
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Continue on Ford Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ford Street
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Turn right onto Allen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 511: East 70th Street
1368 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East 70th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East 70th Street
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Turn right onto Youree Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Youree Drive
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Turn left onto Stratmore Drive
1928 ft · 1 min · Stratmore Drive
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Turn left onto Stratmore Circle
588 ft · 27 sec · Stratmore Circle
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Turn left onto Persimmon Drive
17 m · 3 sec · Persimmon Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Persimmon Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blanchard and Southgate Estates.
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.
Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
Continue on Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
5.02 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Blanchard and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Southgate Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blanchard to Southgate Estates?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 9.8 miles from Blanchard and 9.8 miles from Southgate Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 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 Sunny near Southgate Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Shreveport
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 Shreveport.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blanchard and Southgate Estates. Straight-line distance: 16.14 mi (25.98 km).
#1 Blanchard
Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,116 |
| Coordinates | 32.5809800, -93.8926800 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southgate Estates
Southgate Estates is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4159900, -93.6965700 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southgate Estates (-93.69657, 32.41599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
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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