How far is Franklinton, LA from Gonzales, LA?
The driving distance from Franklinton, LA to Gonzales, LA is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklinton and Gonzales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklinton and Gonzales.
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Start on Greenlaw Street
26 m · 11 sec · Greenlaw Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
664 ft · 31 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Richland Heights Road
23.7 mi · 35 min · Richland Heights Road
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Turn left
1344 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
17.1 mi · 18 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
21.7 mi · 23 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 447: Walker
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 447: Walker
133 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Walker South Road
74 m · 4 sec · Walker South Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Walker South Road
1625 ft · 28 sec · Walker South Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walker South Road
41 m · 2 sec · Walker South Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Walker South Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Walker South Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward LA 16
55 m · 3 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
1211 ft · 24 sec · LA 16
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Turn right onto LA 42
1353 ft · 42 sec · LA 42
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
43 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Church Point Road
2 mi · 3 min · Church Point Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Church Point Road
27 m · 2 sec · Church Point Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Church Point Road
2612 ft · 43 sec · Church Point Road
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Continue on East New River Street
2108 ft · 1 min · East New River Street
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Turn left onto North Bryan Avenue
642 ft · 26 sec · North Bryan Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ascension Street
120 m · 11 sec · East Ascension Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ascension Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklinton and Gonzales.
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.
Richland Heights Road
Turn right onto Richland Heights Road
23.7 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Franklinton and Sunny near Gonzales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklinton to Gonzales?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hammond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Franklinton and 43.4 miles from Gonzales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklinton and Sunny near Gonzales.
Stop Ideas Near Hammond
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 Hammond.
Hammond
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Slidell
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklinton and Gonzales. Straight-line distance: 61.98 mi (99.74 km).
#1 Franklinton
City in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,647 |
| Coordinates | 30.8473100, -90.1552700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gonzales
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,245 |
| Coordinates | 30.2385300, -90.9201000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gonzales (-90.9201, 30.23853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.91 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
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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