Origin
Mooringsport, LA
Afternoon in Mooringsport on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mooringsport, LA to Southgate Estates, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
27 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southgate Estates, LA
RITESH SINGH
Trip Overview
Mooringsport, LA to Southgate Estates, LA is 27 miles and takes about 44 minutes via North Market Street and Highway 1, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward path between two points. It's a quick connection that won't eat up your whole day, ideal if you need to get from one place to the other without much fuss. Consider it for a simple point-to-point drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Market Street | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| Highway 1 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Youree Drive | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Highway 169 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Spring Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stratmore Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Jennings Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Market Street
— 9.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mooringsport, LA and Southgate Estates, LA.
1
Start on Ivy Street
70 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ivy Street
2
Turn left onto LA 169
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Jennings Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto LA 169; LA 538
78 ft
·
8 sec
·
Old Mooringsport Road
4
Turn left onto LA 169
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 169
5
Continue on LA 1
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 1
6
Continue on LA 1
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
North Market Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71; LA 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
8
Turn straight onto LA 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
9
Continue on LA 1
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Youree Drive
10
Turn left onto Stratmore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Stratmore Drive
11
Turn left onto Stratmore Circle
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Stratmore Circle
12
Turn left onto Persimmon Drive
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Persimmon Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Persimmon Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27 — 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 169 / Jennings Street
Turn left onto LA 169 / Jennings Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 169; LA 538 / Old Mooringsport Road
At end of road, turn right onto LA 169; LA 538 / Old Mooringsport Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 169 / Highway 169
Turn left onto LA 169 / Highway 169
Navigation decision point
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
27 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Persimmon Drive
Turn left onto Persimmon Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.08 one way
$8.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Southgate Estates, LA
Afternoon in Southgate Estates on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About a third of this 27-mile route is on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.6 miles on North Market Street before transitioning to other roads. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface street driving as you make your way. This means you'll encounter more intersections and varied speed limits after leaving the main highway segments.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on North Market Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 169 / Jennings Street.
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 44m drive. You will face about 6 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 169 / Jennings Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 169; LA 538 / Old Mooringsport Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 169 / Highway 169): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on North Market Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 169 / Jennings Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 169; LA 538 / Old Mooringsport Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 169 / Highway 169): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southgate Estates, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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