How far is French Settlement, LA from Union Landing, LA?

The driving distance from French Settlement, LA to Union Landing, LA is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
8.11 mi
00h 21m
Flight
6.32 mi
10.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.32 mi
Kilometers
10.17 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.11 mi
Kilometers
13.05 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union Landing
Wed, Apr 15, 7:10 PM CDT
Return by in French Settlement
Wed, Apr 15, 7:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave French Settlement
2026-04-15T18:49
Arrive Union Landing
Wed, Apr 15, 7:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
4 mi
00h 10m
To Union Landing
4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between French Settlement and Union Landing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between French Settlement and Union Landing.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7.1 mi · 17 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Union Landing Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Union Landing Road

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Landing Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between French Settlement and Union Landing.

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
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Union Landing Road
1.03 mi · 13%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

7.08 mi · 00h 17m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Vincent
00h 10m from French Settlement
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving French Settlement and Mostly Sunny near Union Landing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from French Settlement to Union Landing?

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 4 miles from French Settlement and 4 miles from Union Landing.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around French Settlement and Mostly Sunny near Union Landing.

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 5.8 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
French Settlement Town Hall
Meeting point 4 mi away

French Settlement Town Hall

French Settlement , LA
16015 LA-16, French Settlement, LA 70733
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall,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 Union Landing. Straight-line distance: 6.32 mi (10.17 km).

French Settlement

#1 French Settlement

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,227
Coordinates30.2959900, -90.7963000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
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#2 Union Landing

Union Landing is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3213100, -90.6945400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: French Settlement (-90.7963, 30.29599)
End: Union Landing (-90.69454, 30.32131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.08 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.20
0.58 gal · 2.16 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.10 $2.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.24 $2.47
Premium $4.63 $1.34 $2.68
Diesel $5.42 $1.57 $3.14

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between French Settlement and Union Landing. The current time is 18:49:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.