How far is Oil City, LA from Hosston, LA?
The driving distance from Oil City, LA to Hosston, LA is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Halfway Point
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Village 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 Hosston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oil City and Hosston.
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Start on the route
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Furman Street
61 m · 14 sec · Furman Street
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Turn left onto Kerley Avenue North
1.2 km · 1 min · Kerley Avenue North
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Continue on Highway 538
2612 ft · 46 sec · Highway 538
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Turn right onto Belcher Oil City Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Belcher Oil City Road
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Turn left onto I 49 North: Texarkana
2479 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71: Hosston, Gilliam
1695 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 71
2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 71
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oil City and Hosston.
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.
Belcher Oil City Road
Turn right onto Belcher Oil City Road
5.3 mi · 00h 07m
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 Hosston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oil City to Hosston?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Gilliam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Oil City and 7.9 miles from Hosston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 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 Hosston.
Stop Ideas Near Gilliam
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 Gilliam.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oil City and Hosston. Straight-line distance: 11.3 mi (18.18 km).
#1 Oil City
Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 958 |
| Coordinates | 32.7440300, -93.9715700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hosston
Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 295 |
| Coordinates | 32.8876400, -93.8785100 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 71 (-93.878398, 32.88764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
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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