How far is Southgate Estates, LA from Hosston, LA?
The driving distance from Southgate Estates, LA to Hosston, LA is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southgate Estates and Hosston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southgate Estates and Hosston.
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Start on Persimmon Drive
17 m · 3 sec · Persimmon Drive
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Turn right onto Stratmore Circle
38 m · 6 sec · Stratmore Circle
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Keep slight right to continue on Stratmore Circle
126 m · 20 sec · Stratmore Circle
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Turn right onto Stratmore Drive
1826 ft · 54 sec · Stratmore Drive
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Turn right onto Youree Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · Youree Drive
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Turn left onto East 70th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East 70th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Pete Harris Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive
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Turn right onto Caddo Street
1505 ft · 44 sec · Caddo Street
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Turn left onto Common Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Common Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
2281 ft · 41 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the ramp right
2681 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
21.5 mi · 22 min · Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
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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 Southgate Estates and Hosston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
21.5 mi · 00h 22m
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 Sunny leaving Southgate Estates 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 Southgate Estates to Hosston?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 19.8 miles from Southgate Estates and 25.9 miles from Hosston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Southgate Estates and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hosston.
Stop Ideas Near Blanchard
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 Blanchard.
Shreveport, LA
Shreveport, Louisiana
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southgate Estates and Hosston. Straight-line distance: 34.26 mi (55.14 km).
#1 Southgate Estates
Southgate Estates is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4159900, -93.6965700 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
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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