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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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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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.
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Start on the route
3 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward LA 16
41 m · 2 sec · LA 16
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Exit the roundabout onto LA 16
6.5 mi · 10 min · LA 16
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Continue on DK Harris Lane
2.9 mi · 4 min · DK Harris Lane
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Continue on Vincent Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Vincent Road
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Turn right onto South Range Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Range Avenue
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Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on South Range Avenue
155 m · 9 sec · South Range Avenue
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Continue on Eugene Street
1551 ft · 55 sec · Eugene Street
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Continue on South Hummel Street
1738 ft · 33 sec · South Hummel Street
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Turn left onto Centerville Street Northeast
132 m · 16 sec · Centerville Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Benton Street
70 m · 13 sec · Benton Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 French Settlement and Denham Springs. Straight-line distance: 16.35 mi (26.31 km).
#1 French Settlement
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,227 |
| Coordinates | 30.2959900, -90.7963000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denham Springs
City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 9,842 |
| Coordinates | 30.4874000, -90.9575300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton Street (-90.957149, 30.487404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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