How far is French Settlement, LA from Denham Springs, LA?

The driving distance from French Settlement, LA to Denham Springs, LA is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.77 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.35 mi
26.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.35 mi
Kilometers
26.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.77 mi
Kilometers
33.42 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denham Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Return by in French Settlement
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave French Settlement
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Denham Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in French Settlement
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Port Vincent
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From French Settlement
10.3 mi
00h 16m
To Denham Springs
10.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between French Settlement and Denham Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between French Settlement and Denham Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward LA 16

    41 m · 2 sec · LA 16

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto LA 16

    6.5 mi · 10 min · LA 16

  5. 5

    Continue on DK Harris Lane

    2.9 mi · 4 min · DK Harris Lane

  6. 6

    Continue on Vincent Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Vincent Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Range Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Range Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on South Range Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · South Range Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Eugene Street

    1551 ft · 55 sec · Eugene Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Hummel Street

    1738 ft · 33 sec · South Hummel Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Centerville Street Northeast

    132 m · 16 sec · Centerville Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Benton Street

    70 m · 13 sec · Benton Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Benton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between French Settlement and Denham Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
LA 16
6.52 mi · 31%
DK Harris Lane
2.94 mi · 14%
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.4 mi · 7%
South Range Avenue
0.86 mi · 4%
Vincent Road
0.66 mi · 3%
South Hummel Street
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

7.4 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Vincent
00h 16m from French Settlement
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving French Settlement and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Denham Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from French Settlement to Denham Springs?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 French Settlement and 10.5 miles from Denham Springs.

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 4.5 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around French Settlement and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Denham Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Port Vincent

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Vincent and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 3.7 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Central City Municipal Services
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Central City Municipal Services

Greenwell Springs , LA
6703 Sullivan Rd, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Vincent.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

34 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

42 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

65 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

86 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between French Settlement and Denham Springs. Straight-line distance: 16.35 mi (26.31 km).

French Settlement

#1 French Settlement

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,227
Coordinates30.2959900, -90.7963000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Denham Springs

#2 Denham Springs

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population9,842
Coordinates30.4874000, -90.9575300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: LA 16 (-90.796326, 30.295976)
End: Benton Street (-90.957149, 30.487404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
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.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.77 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.53
1.46 gal · 5.54 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.76 $5.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.11 $6.22
Premium $4.63 $3.38 $6.75
Diesel $5.42 $3.95 $7.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between French Settlement and Denham Springs. The current time is 01:08:19.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.