How far is Oil City, LA from Highland Square, LA?
The driving distance from Oil City, LA to Highland Square, LA is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oil City and Highland Square.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oil City and Highland Square.
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Start on the route
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Furman Street
61 m · 11 sec · Furman Street
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Turn right onto Kerley Avenue South
1.2 km · 1 min · Kerley Avenue South
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Continue on Highway 538
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 538
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Turn slight left onto Highway 1
9.8 mi · 12 min · Highway 1
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Continue on North Market Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Drive
1985 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oil City and Highland Square.
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.
Highway 1
Turn slight left onto Highway 1
9.8 mi · 00h 12m
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 Oil City and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Highland Square.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oil City to Highland Square?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Blanchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Oil City and 8.3 miles from Highland Square.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Oil City and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Highland Square.
Stop Ideas Near Blanchard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Shreveport, LA
Shreveport, Louisiana
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oil City and Highland Square. Straight-line distance: 15.87 mi (25.54 km).
#1 Oil City
Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 958 |
| Coordinates | 32.7440300, -93.9715700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Square
Highland Square is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5754300, -93.7862900 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Square (-93.78629, 32.57543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
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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