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Trip from Clarence, LA to Highland Acres, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

17m

Distance

10.7 mi

17 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Clarence, LA, LA

Clarence, LA

Natalia Olivera

Downtown Highland Acres, LA, LA

Highland Acres, LA

Ylanite Koppens

Trip Overview

Clarence, LA to Highland Acres, LA is 10.7 miles and takes about 17 minutes via LA 6, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Louisiana. Given its brevity and primarily highway nature, it's a straightforward drive ideal for those looking to quickly get from point A to point B without much fuss. You won't need to worry about lengthy detours or complex navigation on this particular stretch.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
LA 6 5.9 mi 8m
Highway 3175 1.3 mi 2m
State Route 3191 1.2 mi 2m
Texas Street 0.8 mi 1m
State Route 504 0.7 mi 1m
Highway 3110 0.4 mi <1m
Ponderosa Road 0.2 mi <1m
Highland Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: LA 6 — 5.9 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarence, LA and Highland Acres, LA.

1

Start on US 71; US 84

116 ft · 7 sec · US 71; US 84
2

Turn sharp right onto LA 6

5.9 mi · 8 min · LA 6
3

Turn right onto LA 6

1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 3175
4

At end of road, turn left onto LA 1; LA 6

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Highway 3110
5

Turn right onto LA 3191

0.8 mi · 1 min · Texas Street
6

Continue on LA 3191

1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 3191
7

Keep slight left at fork onto LA 504

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Route 504
8

Turn left onto PR 532

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Ponderosa Road
9

Turn right onto Highland Drive

442 ft · 19 sec · Highland Drive
10

Arrive at destination

Highland Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 6

Turn sharp right onto LA 6

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | LA 1; LA 6 / Highway 3110

At end of road, turn left onto LA 1; LA 6 / Highway 3110

Navigation decision point

4
7.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | LA 3191 / Texas Street

Turn right onto LA 3191 / Texas Street

Navigation decision point

4
9.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | LA 504 / State Route 504

Keep slight left at fork onto LA 504 / State Route 504

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
10.7 mi into trip | ~17m in | Highland Drive

Turn right onto Highland Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.45 one way

$2.91 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $1.62 $3.24
premium $4.15 $1.75 $3.50
diesel $3.75 $1.58 $3.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.2 0 $1.12 $0.51
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43
EV Truck/SUV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.68

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 15, 2026

Origin

Clarence, LA

Morning in Clarence on Sunday

Local time

8:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Clear

S 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 14 at 10:22PM CDT until October 15 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 14 at 7:33PM CDT until October 15 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Destination

Highland Acres, LA

Morning in Highland Acres on Sunday

Local time

8:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Clear

S 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 14 at 10:22PM CDT until October 15 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 14 at 7:33PM CDT until October 15 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 90% of the 10.7 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 5.9 miles on LA 6 before transitioning to other routes. Expect a consistent cruising experience with fewer interruptions for much of the trip. The relatively short distance means you'll quickly move from the main highway sections to surface roads.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on LA 6.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on LA 6 and Highway 3175. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 6.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 6): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.3 miles (LA 1; LA 6 / Highway 3110): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (LA 3191 / Texas Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

166 ft 117 ft

Total Climb

112 ft

Total Descent

93 ft

Highest Point

166 ft

~6.9 mi in

Elevation Range

49 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Clarence, LA

Full guide →

Natchitoches, Louisiana, (say "Nack-ah-tish") is the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase and has strong French and Spanish roots, still visible in its preserved architecture.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on LA 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 6): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.3 miles (LA 1; LA 6 / Highway 3110): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (LA 3191 / Texas Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Highland Acres, LA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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