Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 308 ft. |
Louisiana-Arkansas State Line |
US Highway 79 enters Claiborne Parish, LA after crossing the Arkansas-Louisiana state line. |
| 3.4 5.4 351 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 615 |
Junction of US Highway 79 & LA State Highway 615. Ends at an intersection with LA State Highway 159 to the west. |
| 4.0 6.4 354 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 2 |
Junction of US Highway 79 & LA State Highway 2. West access to the community of Shongaloo, LA. The name is an Indian term for "Running Water" or "Cypress Tree." Limited services. NOTE: Short overlap (about 100m) to the south, after which this highway turns east to the community of Summerfield, LA. Limited services. |
| 4.2 6.8 351 ft. |
Haynesville, LA |
Community of Haynesville, LA. Named as the "Gateway to North Louisiana" and "Butterfly Capital of Louisiana." - Haynesville City Park (Stadium Drive); 3 tennis courts, swimming pool, 2 baseball/softball fields, city pond, T-Ball field, playground equipment, riding arena. - Woodson Park (McDonald St): playground equipment, swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, basketball court. - Bicentennial Park (US Hwy 79 & Bailey Ave). - Claiborne Parish Fairgrounds (Fairgrounds Dr): site of the annual Claiborne Parish Fair held during the last week of September; 32 RV hook-ups, livestock pavilion, auditorium. |
| 6.0 9.7 364 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Callender Pond, East Haynesville, LA, is located east of US Highway 79. Fishing. |
| 8.6 13.9 364 ft. |
Access Rd: Goodwin Lake, LA |
Goldwin Lake Road, access to Goodwin Lake, East Haynesville, LA, is to the west of US Highway 79. Fishing. |
| 14.2 22.8 344 ft. |
Access Rd: King Lake, LA/Lake Herman, LA |
Slaughter Road/Par Road 10/State Road 520, access to King Lake, Homer, LA. East of US Highway 79. Fishing. Lake Herman, Homer, LA is located west of US Highway 79. |
| 16.4 26.4 213 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highways 2/9 |
Junction of US Highway 79 & Louisiana State Highways 2/9. NOTE: To the south, LA State Highway 9 overlaps US Highway 79. |
| 17.4 28.0 262 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 540 |
Intersection of US Highway 79 & LA State Highway 540. To the northwest, ends at a junction with LA State Highway 534. |
| 17.5 28.2 266 ft. |
Homer, LA |
Community of Homer, LA. - Lake Claiborne Louisiana State Park (225 State Park Road, Homer, LA, Tel. 318-927-2976) - Activities: fishing, camping, swimming, hiking, boating, birding, water skiing. - Amenities: Lake Claiborne, 2-BR cabins, RV campsites, nature trails, beach, nature tours, scenic overlook, boat rentals. |
| 17.6 28.4 289 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highways 9/3062 |
Junction of US Highway 79 & LA State Highways 9/3062. LA State Highway 9 goes northeast to the community of Summerfield, LA. Limited services. LA State Highway 3062 ends west at an intersection with LA State Highway 2. |
| 17.8 28.6 266 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 146 |
Junction of US Highway 79 & LA State Highway 146. South access to Lake Claiborne Louisiana State Park (225 State Park Road, Homer, LA, Tel. 318-927-2976) - Activities: fishing, camping, swimming, hiking, boating, birding, water skiing. - Amenities: Lake Claiborne, 2-BR cabins, RV campsites, nature trails, beach, nature tours, scenic overlook, boat rentals. |
| 20.6 33.2 364 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 9 |
NOTE: LA State Highway 9 ends its overlap with US Highway 79. South access to the community of Athens, LA. Limited services. |
| 21.7 35.0 374 ft. |
Point of Interest |
To the north of US Highway 79 is Clear Lake, Martin, LA. Fishing. |
| 32.7 52.6 256 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 518 |
Junction of US Highway 79 & LA State Highway 518. East access to the community of Athens, LA. Limited services. |
| 35.9 57.7 213 ft. |
Access Rd: Minden Tennis & Aquatic Center |
Cline Street/Gloria Drive, access to Minden Tennis & Aquatic Center, LA: tennis courts, swimming pool. |
| 36.5 58.7 262 ft. |
Access Rd: Victory Park |
Park Highway, access to Victory Park (Minden, LA): picnic tables, tennis court, ballfield, public swimming pool, playground equipment. |
| 36.9 59.4 266 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 159 |
Intersection of US Highway 79 & LA State Highway 159. North access to Caney Lakes Recreation Area (inside the Kisatchie National Forest, LA, Tel. 3810377-6727); day-use area, 49 campsites, sugar cane trail, Upper and Lower Caney Lakes; fishing, running, hiking, swimming, biking, picnicking. |
| 37.2 59.8 256 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 80 |
US Highway 79 & US Highway 80 meet at this point. East access to Ewell Park Recreation Center (801 Harris St, Minden, LA): recreation center, ballfields, playground equipment; and the community of Gibsland, LA, where Bonnie & Clyde were captured in 1934. Holds a yearly Bonnie & Clyde Festival in May. NOTE: South overlap with US Highway 79. |
| 37.3 60.0 246 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3008 |
Intersection of US Highway 79 & LA State Highway 3008. North access to Fair Park Recreation Center (Minden, LA), and Caney Lakes Recreation Area (inside the Kisatchie National Forest, LA, Tel. 3810377-6727); day-use area, 49 campsites, sugar cane trail, Upper and Lower Caney Lakes; fishing, running, hiking, swimming, biking, picnicking. |
| 37.6 60.5 194 ft. |
Minden, LA |
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| 37.8 60.8 190 ft. |
Access Rd: Babb Park |
Horton Street, access to Babb Park (Minden, LA): picnic area, public water playground, ballfields, basketball, playground equipment, restrooms. |
| 39.0 62.8 180 ft. |
Park |
Roosevelt Park (Roosevelt St, Minden, LA): playground equipment. |
| 40.7 65.5 177 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 371 |
Junction of US Highway 79 & US Highway 371. South-east route to the community of Sibley, LA. Historic Yellow Pine Inn (432 Yellow Pine, Tel. 318-377-3600), built in 1900. North access to the community of Cotton Valley, LA. Near Bodcau Louisiana State Wildlife Management Area (17 miles to the NE of Bossier City, LA): diverse wildlife habitat, Ivan Lake, rifle range, primitive camping areas; fishing, hunting, boating. |
| 44.1 70.9 200 ft. |
Junction: US Interestate Highway 20 |
Junction of US Highway 79 & US Interstate Highway 20. West access to Red Chute, LA. Limited services. East access to the community of Sibley, LA. Historic Yellow Pine Inn (432 Yellow Pine, Tel. 318-377-3600), built in 1900. |
| 46.5 74.8 223 ft. |
Junction: Goodwill Road |
NOTE: Goodwill Road connects US Highway 79 to US Interstate Highway 20 to the north. |
| 49.9 80.3 200 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 164 |
Intersection of US Highway 79 & LA State Highway 164. South-east route to the community of Doyline, LA. - Lake Bistineau Louisiana State Park (103 State Park Road, Tel. 318-745-3503): playgrounds, campsites, cabins, Lake Bistineua, boat launches, hiking/biking trails, beach, woodland trails, picnic tables/grills, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, canoe trails, baseball field, restrooms. |
| 51.4 82.7 279 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 157 |
Intersection of US Highway 79 & LA State Highway 157. North access to Bodcau Louisiana State Wildlife Management Area (17 miles to the northeast of Bossier City, LA): diverse wildlife habitat, Ivan Lake, rifle range, primitive camping areas; fishing, hunting, boating. South access to the community of Haughton, LA. Limited services. |
| 53.5 86.1 236 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 614 |
Junction of US Highway 79 & LA State Highway 614. South-east access to the community of Haughton, LA (limited services) and the community of Doyline, LA. - Lake Bistineau Louisiana State Park (103 State Park Road, Tel. 318-745-3503): playgrounds, campsites, cabins, Lake Bistineau, boat launches, hiking/biking trails, beach, woodland trails, picnic tables/grills, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, canoe trails, baseball field, restrooms. |
| 54.6 87.9 230 ft. |
Eastwood, LA |
Community of Eastwood, LA. Limited services. |
| 57.2 92.0 213 ft. |
Red Chute, LA |
Community of Red Chute, LA. Limited services. |
| 57.9 93.2 154 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on US Highway 79. |
| 58.6 94.3 167 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 220 |
Intersection of US Highway 79 & US Interstate Highway 220. Travels south to a junction with US Interstate Highway 20. North-west-south route; access to Bossier City Reservoir (Bossier City, LA; fishing) and Cross Lake (North Highlands, LA; fishing). |
| 58.9 94.8 167 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Musselshell Bayou (Red Chute, LA) is located south of US Highway 79. Fishing. |
| 61.0 98.1 167 ft. |
Access Rd: Swan Lake Park |
Swan Lake Road, access to Swan Lake Park (Shed Road/Swan Lake Road, Bossier City, LA): baseball/softball fields, trees, parking. |
| 61.1 98.3 167 ft. |
Access Rd: Shed Road Park |
Meadowview Drive/Norris Drive, access to Shed Road Park (Shed Road, Bossier City, LA): softball/baseball fields, tennis courts, playground, pool, jogging/walking trail, basketball court. |
| 62.9 101.2 167 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3105 |
Junction of US Highway 79 & LA State Highway 3105. Stops at an intersection with Arthur Ray Teague Parkway. To the north, terminates at W Swan Lake Road. |
| 63.8 102.7 171 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3 |
Intersection of US Highway 79 & LA State Highway 3. To the south, ends at a junction with LA State Highway 72. North access to the community of Benton, LA. � Cypress-Black Bayou Recreation (135 Cypress Park Dr, Tel. 318-965-0007): 73 RV sites, petting zoo, picnic area, nature center, restrooms. |
| 64.8 104.3 171 ft. |
Bossier City, LA |
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| 65.1 104.8 174 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 72 |
Junction of US Highway 79 & LA State Highway 72. South access to Horseshoe Bossier City (Bossier City, LA): riverboat casino; hotel, table games, slot machines, poker room, video poker machines, spa/health club. |
| 65.4 105.3 151 ft. |
Bridge |
Bridge crossing the Red River, LA. |
| 65.9 106.0 190 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 71/Louisiana State Highway 1 |
Junction of US Highway 79 with US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 1 |
| 66.3 106.7 223 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3036 |
Intersection of US Highway 79 & LA State Highway 3036. Travels north and stops at Airport Drive. NOTE: Brief overlap to the south with US Highway 79. |
| 66.4 106.8 217 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3036 |
NOTE: End of brief overlap with US Highway 79. South access to Princess Park (800 Snow Street, Shreveport, LA): playground, gym, baseball field; ends at a junction with US Interstate Highway 20. |
| 66.7 107.3 236 ft. |
Shreveport, LA |
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| 67.2 108.1 223 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 20 |
US Highway 79 & US Interstate Highway 20 converge at this point. |
| 67.5 108.7 240 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 49 |
Junction of US Highway 79 & US Interstate Highway 49. South access to Cedar Grove Park (6900 St. Vincents Ave, Shreveport, LA): playground, outdoor basketball court, lighted baseball fields, and the communities of Kingston, LA and Frierson, LA. Limited services. |
| 69.0 111.1 253 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 171/Louisiana State Highway 3094 |
Junction of US Highway 79, US Highway 171 & LA State Highway 3094 |
| 69.2 111.4 243 ft. |
Access Rd: Fairground Park |
Missouri Avenue, access to Fairground Park (Missouri Ave, Shreveport, LA): volleyball courts, softball/baseball field, open field, trees. |
| 69.5 111.8 253 ft. |
Access Rd: Queensborough Park |
Alabama Avenue, access to Queensborough Park (Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA): baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, playground, parking |
| 70.3 113.1 249 ft. |
Access Rd: Atkins Park |
Hassett Avenue, access road to Atkins Park (3800 Hardy Street, Shreveport, LA): picnic area, outdoor basketball court, playground, baseball field, parking. |
| 70.7 113.8 253 ft. |
Access Rd: Jewella Park |
Tucker Street, access to Jewella Park, Shreveport, LA: soccer field, play equipment. |
| 72.1 116.0 256 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3231 |
LA State Highway 3231 goes west and ends at a junction with US Interstate Highway 220. |
| 73.4 118.2 279 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 220/Louisiana State Highway 3132 |
US Interstate Highway 220, north to Cross Lake (Shreveport, LA): boating, fishing, wildlife viewing. LA State Highway 3132 takes a south-east route and ends at a junction with LA State Highway 523. |
| 74.8 120.3 272 ft. |
Access Rd: Westside Park |
Pines Road, access to Westside Park (tennis courts, baseball/softball fields, open field, trees, parking. North of US Highway 79. |
| 76.8 123.6 282 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 526 (W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop) |
LA State Highway 526 (W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop), takes on a south-east-north route, circling the city of Shreveport, LA; ends at an intersection with LA State Highway 511. |
| 79.8 128.5 276 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 20 |
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| 80.0 128.8 285 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 511 |
LA State Highway 511 travels east and provides access to Airport Park (6500 Kennedy Drive, Shreveport, LA): picnic area, gymnasium, playgrounds, recreation center, tennis courts, gym, lighted ballfields, sprayground, trail; and Cedar Grove Park (6900 St. Vincents Ave, Shreveport, LA): playground, outdoor basketball court, lighted baseball fields, and ends at a junction with US Highway 71. |
| 81.2 130.7 240 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 169 |
Ends at an intersection with LA State Highway 172 to the south. NOTE: Brief overlap to the west with US Highway 79. |
| 81.8 131.6 220 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 80/Louisiana State Highway 169 |
NOTE: End of overlap of US Highway 80 & LA State Highway 169 with US Highway 79. Crosses the Louisiana-Texas state line on a west-northwest route into the community of Waskom, TX. LA State Highway 169 goes north to access Walter Jacobs Park (8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LA, Tel. 318-929-280): nature park; pavilion, nature-oriented programs, nature trails, interpretive building, and the community of Mooringsport, LA. - Historic Caddo Lake Drawbridge, a vertical lift bridge which replaced the Midland Bridge Co. ferry. Nearby is Soda Lake Louisiana State Wildlife Management Area (15 miles north of Shreveport, LA): hunting, wildlife viewing, bird-watching; mainly a haven for migratory birds and waterfowl. |
| 88.1 141.8 348 ft. |
Louisiana-Texas State Line |
At this point, US Highway 79 passes the Louisiana-Texas state line; begins its Texas route in Panola County, TX. The community of Bethany, is on the Louisiana-Texas state line. LD11e |