How far is Clarence, LA from Highland Acres, LA?

The driving distance from Clarence, LA to Highland Acres, LA is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
10.74 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.79 mi
12.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.79 mi
Kilometers
12.54 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.74 mi
Kilometers
17.28 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Acres
Wed, May 13, 7:43 PM CDT
Return by in Clarence
Wed, May 13, 8:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarence
2026-05-13T19:25
Arrive Highland Acres
Wed, May 13, 7:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clarence
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
Natchitoches
LA

Small city and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Clarence
5.3 mi
00h 08m
To Highland Acres
5.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarence and Highland Acres.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarence and Highland Acres.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 3175

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 3175

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 3110

    2277 ft · 42 sec · Highway 3110

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Texas Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Texas Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 3191

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 3191

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 504

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 504

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ponderosa Road

    1032 ft · 50 sec · Ponderosa Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highland Drive

    135 m · 19 sec · Highland Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarence and Highland Acres.

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 3175
1.34 mi · 13%
State Route 3191
1.23 mi · 11%
Texas Street
0.83 mi · 8%
State Route 504
0.7 mi · 7%
Highway 3110
0.43 mi · 4%
Ponderosa Road
0.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp right

5.9 mi · 00h 09m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Natchitoches
00h 08m from Clarence
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarence and Mostly Clear near Highland Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarence to Highland Acres?

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Natchitoches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Clarence and 5.3 miles from Highland Acres.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarence and Mostly Clear near Highland Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Natchitoches

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

104 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

105 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarence and Highland Acres. Straight-line distance: 7.79 mi (12.54 km).

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#1 Clarence

Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population479
Coordinates31.8215500, -93.0296100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
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#2 Highland Acres

Highland Acres is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.7723900, -93.1490500
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarence (-93.02961, 31.82155)
End: Highland Acres (-93.14905, 31.77239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.43 L · about $1.44
Round trip
$2.88
0.76 gal · 2.86 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.44 $2.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.62 $3.24
Premium $4.63 $1.76 $3.52
Diesel $5.42 $2.06 $4.12

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarence and Highland Acres. The current time is 19:25:52.

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.