How far is Curtis, LA from Plain Dealing, LA?
The driving distance from Curtis, LA to Plain Dealing, LA is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Curtis and Plain Dealing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Curtis and Plain Dealing.
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Start on Sligo Road
41 m · 7 sec · Sligo Road
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Continue on Sligo Road
1064 ft · 27 sec · Sligo Road
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Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · Barksdale Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shady Grove Drive
1104 ft · 31 sec · Shady Grove Drive
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Turn right onto Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
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Turn slight right
82 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Live Casino Boulevard
117 m · 11 sec · Live Casino Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway
8 m · 1 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway
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Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway
1213 ft · 30 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
49 m · 4 sec · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
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Exit the roundabout onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
1.1 km · 2 min · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Benton Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Benton Road
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Continue on Highway 3
18.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 3
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Continue on South Louisiana Street
2911 ft · 1 min · South Louisiana Street
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Turn slight right
52 m · 6 sec
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Continue on West Mary Lee Street
2406 ft · 43 sec · West Mary Lee Street
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Turn right onto North Magnolia Street
158 m · 23 sec · North Magnolia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Magnolia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Curtis and Plain Dealing.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 3
Continue on Highway 3
18.9 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Curtis and Partly Sunny near Plain Dealing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Curtis to Plain Dealing?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Curtis and 17.4 miles from Plain Dealing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Curtis and Partly Sunny near Plain Dealing.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
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 Benton.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Curtis and Plain Dealing. Straight-line distance: 32.34 mi (52.05 km).
#1 Curtis
Curtis is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4393200, -93.6424000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plain Dealing
Town in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 935 |
| Coordinates | 32.9051400, -93.6968400 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Magnolia Street (-93.696451, 32.905143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
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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