How far is Southgate Estates, LA from Vivian, LA?
The driving distance from Southgate Estates, LA to Vivian, LA is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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 Vivian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southgate Estates and Vivian.
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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
18.7 mi · 19 min · Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 170
6.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 170
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Continue on South Pardue Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pardue Street
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Turn slight left onto East Arkansas Avenue
1579 ft · 35 sec · East Arkansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Arkansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southgate Estates and Vivian.
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
18.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Southgate Estates and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Vivian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southgate Estates to Vivian?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blanchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Southgate Estates and 27.3 miles from Vivian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 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 Vivian.
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 Vivian. Straight-line distance: 35.74 mi (57.51 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 Vivian
Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,443 |
| Coordinates | 32.8715300, -93.9874000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Arkansas Avenue (-93.98733, 32.871666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.28 | $14.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
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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