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Distance from Simpson to Shear

Driving Distance
47.8 mi 77 km
Flying Distance
36.5 mi 58.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Simpson, Louisiana to Shear, Louisiana is 47.8 mi (77 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 36.5 mi (58.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 42 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Simpson
Place Simpson
State/Province Louisiana
Country US
Latitude 31.245736
Longitude -93.015436
GPS 31.245736° N, 93.015436° W
Local Time 2:24 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Shear
State/Province Louisiana
Country US
Latitude 30.808252
Longitude -93.362945
GPS 30.808252° N, 93.362945° W
Local Time 2:24 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Simpson, Louisiana to Shear, Louisiana covers 47.8 mi (77 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (46.4-57.2 miles / 75-92 km). The primary route shown here saves 9 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 42 mph (68 km/h).

Available Routes

LA-8 W and US-171 S
47.8 mi 1 hour
Shortest Fastest
US-171 S
57.2 mi 1 hour 11 minutes
LA-8 W, US-171 S and Graybow Rd
46.4 mi 1 hour 2 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.