How far is Colt, LA from Madisonville, LA?
The driving distance from Colt, LA to Madisonville, LA is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Louisiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colt and Madisonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colt and Madisonville.
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Start on Gause Boulevard West
2390 ft · 44 sec · Gause Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Northshore Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard
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Continue on Airport Road
1520 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road
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Take the ramp left
1862 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
20.3 mi · 22 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 21: Madisonville, Covington
1656 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 21 South: Madisonville
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 21
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 21
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Continue on State Route 21
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 21
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Continue on Highway 21
1895 ft · 38 sec · Highway 21
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Continue on Covington Street
1608 ft · 32 sec · Covington Street
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Turn left onto Saint John Street
786 ft · 16 sec · Saint John Street
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Continue on Main Street
1225 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Highway 22 West
23 m · 1 sec · Highway 22 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 22 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colt and Madisonville.
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
20.3 mi · 00h 22m
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 Colt and Mostly Sunny near Madisonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colt to Madisonville?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 13 miles from Colt and 13 miles from Madisonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colt and Mostly Sunny near Madisonville.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colt and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 20.55 mi (33.08 km).
#1 Colt
Colt is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3018600, -89.8334000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madisonville
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 857 |
| Coordinates | 30.4043600, -90.1570200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highway 22 West (-90.15702, 30.404349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
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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