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

The driving distance from Highland Square, LA to Vivian, LA is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
27.15 mi
00h 28m
Flight
23.56 mi
37.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.56 mi
Kilometers
37.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.15 mi
Kilometers
43.69 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vivian
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM CDT
Return by in Highland Square
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Square
2026-04-19T07:17
Arrive Vivian
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Highland Square
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Belcher
LA

Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Highland Square
13.5 mi
00h 14m
To Vivian
13.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Drive

    1985 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    2761 ft · 47 sec · North Market Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on North Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1768 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highway 170

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 170

  8. 8

    Continue on South Pardue Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pardue Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto East Arkansas Avenue

    1579 ft · 35 sec · East Arkansas Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Market Street
18 mi · 66%
Highway 170
6.56 mi · 24%
South Pardue Street
1.38 mi · 5%
LA 170
0.46 mi · 2%
Lincoln Drive
0.38 mi · 1%
East Arkansas Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Market Street

Merge slight left

14.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belcher
00h 14m from Highland Square
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Belcher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Highland Square and 13.6 miles from Vivian.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 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 Vivian.

Stop Ideas Near Belcher

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

27 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

27 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

55 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Texarkana

77 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Square and Vivian. Straight-line distance: 23.56 mi (37.92 km).

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#1 Highland Square

Highland Square is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5754300, -93.7862900
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Vivian

#2 Vivian

Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,443
Coordinates32.8715300, -93.9874000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Drive (-93.78629, 32.575512)
End: West Arkansas Avenue (-93.98733, 32.871666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.09 $8.18
Premium $4.63 $4.44 $8.88
Diesel $5.42 $5.20 $10.40

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 Highland Square and Vivian. The current time is 07:17:00.

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.