How far is Southgate Estates, LA from Oil City, LA?
The driving distance from Southgate Estates, LA to Oil City, LA is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southgate Estates and Oil City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southgate Estates and Oil City.
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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
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Market Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Market Street
4 mi · 6 min · North Market Street
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Continue on Highway 1
9.8 mi · 12 min · Highway 1
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Turn slight right onto Highway 538
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 538
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Continue on Kerley Avenue South
1.2 km · 1 min · Kerley Avenue South
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Turn left onto Furman Street
61 m · 9 sec · Furman Street
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Keep slight left
33 m · 5 sec
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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 Oil City.
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
Continue on Highway 1
9.79 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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Southgate Estates and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Oil City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southgate Estates to Oil City?
The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Shreveport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Southgate Estates and 22.4 miles from Oil City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Southgate Estates and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Oil City.
Stop Ideas Near Shreveport
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 Shreveport.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southgate Estates and Oil City. Straight-line distance: 27.75 mi (44.66 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 Oil City
Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 958 |
| Coordinates | 32.7440300, -93.9715700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-93.971562, 32.744028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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