How far is Abita Springs, LA from Colt, LA?
The driving distance from Abita Springs, LA to Colt, LA is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Louisiana, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abita Springs and Colt.
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Start on Highway 59
30 m · 2 sec · Highway 59
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Continue on State Highway 59
4.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on Highway 59
1137 ft · 30 sec · Highway 59
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Turn left onto I 12 East: Slidell
1138 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
14.1 mi · 15 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard
2028 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard
3233 ft · 58 sec · Northshore Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gause Boulevard West
2390 ft · 42 sec · Gause Boulevard West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gause Boulevard West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abita Springs and Colt.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
14.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Abita Springs and Mostly Sunny near Colt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abita Springs to Colt?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mandeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Abita Springs and 10.2 miles from Colt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abita Springs and Mostly Sunny near Colt.
Stop Ideas Near Mandeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mandeville.
Slidell
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Hammond
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abita Springs and Colt. Straight-line distance: 17.35 mi (27.92 km).
#1 Abita Springs
Town in St.
| Population | 2,651 |
| Coordinates | 30.4786400, -90.0400800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colt
Colt is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3018600, -89.8334000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colt (-89.8334, 30.30186)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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