How far is Pleasant Hill, LA from Saline, LA?

The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, LA to Saline, LA is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
30.83 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.61 mi
36.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.61 mi
Kilometers
36.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.83 mi
Kilometers
49.61 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saline
Sat, Apr 18, 4:55 AM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 5:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Hill
2026-04-18T04:18
Arrive Saline
Sat, Apr 18, 4:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Hill
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Bienville
LA

Village in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Pleasant Hill
15.4 mi
00h 18m
To Saline
15.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hill and Saline.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Saline.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 517

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 517

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 517

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 517

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 517

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 517

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 9

    22.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 9

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto 4th Street

    926 ft · 32 sec · 4th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hill and Saline.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
22.2 mi · 72%
State Route 517
4.3 mi · 14%
Highway 517
1.72 mi · 6%
4th Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 9

Turn right onto State Route 9

22.2 mi · 00h 31m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bienville
00h 18m from Pleasant Hill
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pleasant Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saline.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Hill to Saline?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Bienville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Pleasant Hill and 15.4 miles from Saline.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pleasant Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saline.

Stop Ideas Near Bienville

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

74 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

74 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Saline. Straight-line distance: 22.61 mi (36.38 km).

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#1 Pleasant Hill

Village in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population680
Coordinates32.4801500, -93.0765500
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saline

Village in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population265
Coordinates32.1646000, -92.9743300
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.076493, 32.480249)
End: 4th Street (-92.97433, 32.16462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.12 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.26
2.18 gal · 8.24 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.13 $8.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.64 $9.28
Premium $4.63 $5.04 $10.08
Diesel $5.42 $5.90 $11.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Hill and Saline. The current time is 04:18:35.

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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.