Origin
Vivian, LA
Late night in Vivian on Friday
Local time
1:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vivian, LA to Southgate Estates, LA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
59m
Distance
40.1 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vivian, LA
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Southgate Estates, LA
RITESH SINGH
Trip Overview
The drive from Vivian, LA to Southgate Estates, LA covers 40.1 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, North Market Street, Highway 170 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Vivian, LA to Southgate Estates, LA covers 40.1 miles and takes about 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 8.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m 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: at 8.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 49): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 49
Merge onto I 49
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward LA 1: North Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 1: North Market Street
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
40.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Persimmon Drive
Turn left onto Persimmon Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 14.9 mi | 14m |
| North Market Street | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| Highway 170 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Youree Drive | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| South Pardue Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Spring Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stratmore Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 14.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vivian, LA and Southgate Estates, LA.
1
Start on West Arkansas Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Arkansas Avenue
2
Continue on South Pardue Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pardue Street
3
Continue on LA 170
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 170
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge onto I 49
15 mi
·
14 min
·
I 49
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward LA 1: North Market Street
7
Turn left onto LA 1
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
North Market Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71; LA 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
9
Turn straight onto LA 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
10
Continue on LA 1
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Youree Drive
11
Turn left onto Stratmore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Stratmore Drive
12
Turn left onto Stratmore Circle
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Stratmore Circle
13
Turn left onto Persimmon Drive
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Persimmon Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Persimmon Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20 mi from Vivian, LA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Vivian, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Southgate Estates, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Southgate Estates, 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
$6.06 one way
$12.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Southgate Estates on Friday
Local time
1:57 AM
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
29 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
59m 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 Vivian, LA to Southgate Estates, LA covers 40.1 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, North Market Street, Highway 170. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 miles from Vivian, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.06 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.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 49): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Vivian, LA to Southgate Estates, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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