How far is Denham Springs, LA from French Settlement, LA?
The driving distance from Denham Springs, LA to French Settlement, LA is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denham Springs and French Settlement.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denham Springs and French Settlement.
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Start on Benton Street
70 m · 19 sec · Benton Street
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Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest
93 m · 13 sec · Centerville Street Northwest
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Turn right onto North Range Avenue
2018 ft · 36 sec · North Range Avenue
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Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on South Range Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Range Avenue
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Turn left onto Vincent Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Vincent Road
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Continue on DK Harris Lane
2.9 mi · 4 min · DK Harris Lane
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Continue on La Highway 16
6.5 mi · 10 min · La Highway 16
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward LA 16
31 m · 2 sec · LA 16
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Exit the roundabout onto LA 16
1.4 mi · 2 min · LA 16
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Continue on La Highway 16
1093 ft · 19 sec · La Highway 16
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Continue on LA 16
5.8 mi · 9 min · LA 16
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denham Springs and French Settlement.
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.
La Highway 16
Continue on La Highway 16
6.49 mi · 00h 10m
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 Clear leaving Denham Springs and Mostly Clear near French Settlement.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denham Springs to French Settlement?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Port Vincent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Denham Springs and 10.2 miles from French Settlement.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:28 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 Clear around Denham Springs and Mostly Clear near French Settlement.
Stop Ideas Near Port Vincent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Central City Municipal Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Vincent.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denham Springs and French Settlement. Straight-line distance: 16.35 mi (26.31 km).
#1 Denham Springs
City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 9,842 |
| Coordinates | 30.4874000, -90.9575300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 French Settlement
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,227 |
| Coordinates | 30.2959900, -90.7963000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: French Settlement (-90.7963, 30.29599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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