How far is French Settlement, LA from Weiss, LA?

The driving distance from French Settlement, LA to Weiss, LA is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.68 mi
00h 49m
Flight
25.12 mi
40.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.12 mi
Kilometers
40.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.68 mi
Kilometers
52.59 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weiss
Thu, Apr 16, 1:27 AM CDT
Return by in French Settlement
Thu, Apr 16, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave French Settlement
2026-04-16T00:37
Arrive Weiss
Thu, Apr 16, 1:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in French Settlement
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Denham Springs
LA

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

From French Settlement
16.3 mi
00h 24m
To Weiss
16.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between French Settlement and Weiss.

  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

    2213 ft · 40 sec · South Hummel Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Range Avenue

    12.1 mi · 18 min · North Range Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Weiss Road

    594 ft · 16 sec · Weiss Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Connie Clarinda Lane

    37 m · 5 sec · Connie Clarinda Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Connie Clarinda Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Range Avenue
12.1 mi · 37%
LA 16
6.52 mi · 20%
DK Harris Lane
2.94 mi · 9%
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.4 mi · 4%
South Range Avenue
0.86 mi · 3%
Vincent Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Range Avenue

Turn straight onto North Range Avenue

12.1 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denham Springs
00h 24m from French Settlement
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving French Settlement and Mostly Sunny near Weiss.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from French Settlement to Weiss?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Denham Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from French Settlement and 16.3 miles from Weiss.

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

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around French Settlement and Mostly Sunny near Weiss.

Stop Ideas Near Denham Springs

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 Denham Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.1 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Baton Rouge City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Baton Rouge City Hall

Baton Rouge , LA
222 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 6

Baton Rouge , LA
5321 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denham Springs.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

21 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

84 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

McComb

97 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between French Settlement and Weiss. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.43 km).

French Settlement

#1 French Settlement

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,227
Coordinates30.2959900, -90.7963000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Weiss

Weiss is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6471300, -90.9056600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: French Settlement (-90.7963, 30.29599)
End: Weiss (-90.90566, 30.64713)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.71
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.36 $8.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.90 $9.80
Premium $4.63 $5.32 $10.64
Diesel $5.42 $6.23 $12.45

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between French Settlement and Weiss. The current time is 00:37:41.

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.