How far is French Settlement, LA from Livingston, LA?
The driving distance from French Settlement, LA to Livingston, LA is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between French Settlement and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between French Settlement and Livingston.
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Start on the route
3 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto South Frost Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · South Frost Road
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Turn right onto Circle Drive
48 m · 4 sec · Circle Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between French Settlement and Livingston.
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 slight right
7.49 mi · 00h 13m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from French Settlement to Livingston?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.3 miles from French Settlement and 7.8 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near Port Vincent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
French Settlement Town Hall
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 Livingston. Straight-line distance: 14.53 mi (23.39 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 Livingston
Parish seat of Livingston Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 2,004 |
| Coordinates | 30.5021300, -90.7478700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Circle Drive (-90.747868, 30.501733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
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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