How far is Highland Square, LA from Blanchard, LA?
The driving distance from Highland Square, LA to Blanchard, LA is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Square and Blanchard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Square and Blanchard.
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Start on Lincoln Drive
1985 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Drive
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Turn right onto North Market Street
2761 ft · 47 sec · North Market Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Market Street
1696 ft · 29 sec · North Market Street
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Continue on North Market Street
1045 ft · 23 sec · North Market Street
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Turn slight right onto Pine Hill Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Pine Hill Road
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Continue on West Alexander Avenue
1082 ft · 34 sec · West Alexander Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
113 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Daugherty Avenue
71 m · 6 sec · West Daugherty Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Daugherty Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Square and Blanchard.
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.
Pine Hill Road
Turn slight right onto Pine Hill Road
5.32 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Highland Square and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Blanchard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Square to Blanchard?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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 3.5 miles from Highland Square and 3.5 miles from Blanchard.
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 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Highland Square and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Blanchard.
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Square and Blanchard. Straight-line distance: 6.21 mi (9.99 km).
#1 Highland Square
Highland Square is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5754300, -93.7862900 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West Dougherty Avenue (-93.89247, 32.580735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.95 | $1.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.16 | $2.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.35 | $2.71 |
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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