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Trip from Haughton, LA to Curtis, LA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

22m

Distance

14 mi

23 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m ★

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

Downtown Haughton, LA, LA

Haughton, LA

Abhishek Navlakha

Downtown Curtis, LA, LA

Curtis, LA

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Haughton, LA to Curtis, LA covers 14 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sligo Road, Highway 157, South Elm Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on Sligo Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

7 miles from Haughton, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 14 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sligo Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near LA 157 / South Elm Street.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Haughton, LA to Curtis, LA is easy. At 22m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (LA 157 / South Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Sligo Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | LA 157 / South Elm Street

Turn left onto LA 157 / South Elm Street

Navigation decision point

4
5.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | Sligo Road

Turn right onto Sligo Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sligo Road 8.8 mi 14m
Highway 157 3.4 mi 4m
South Elm Street 1.1 mi 1m
West McKinley Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
East Taylor Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sligo Road — 8.8 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haughton, LA and Curtis, LA.

1

Start on LA 614

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Taylor Street
2

Continue on LA 614

0.6 mi · 1 min · West McKinley Avenue
3

Turn left onto LA 157

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Elm Street
4

Continue on LA 157

3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 157
5

Turn right onto Sligo Road

8.7 mi · 13 min · Sligo Road
6

Continue on LA 612

466 ft · 13 sec · Sligo Road
7

Arrive at destination

LA 612

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7 miles from Haughton, LA, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 14 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7 miles or 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Curtis, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Have your navigation ready before leaving Haughton, LA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Haughton, LA

This is one driving day of about 14 miles and 22m.

At 14 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Sligo Road for about 8.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7 mi from Haughton, LA · 11m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Bossier City, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bossier City, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7 miles from Haughton, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Curtis, LA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Curtis, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.11 one way

$4.23 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $2.32 $4.64
premium $4.56 $2.51 $5.03
diesel $5.61 $3.09 $6.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.22 $0.56
EV Truck/SUV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Haughton, LA

Afternoon in Haughton on Wednesday

Local time

4:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Curtis, LA

Afternoon in Curtis on Wednesday

Local time

4:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°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

31 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

22m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Haughton, LA to Curtis, LA covers 14 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sligo Road, Highway 157, South Elm Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Haughton, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Haughton, LA to Curtis, LA is easy. At 22m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (LA 157 / South Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Sligo Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Haughton, LA to Curtis, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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