How far is Gonzales, LA from Franklinton, LA?
The driving distance from Gonzales, LA to Franklinton, LA is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gonzales and Franklinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gonzales and Franklinton.
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Start on East Ascension Street
62 m · 10 sec · East Ascension Street
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Turn right onto North Burnside Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Burnside Avenue
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Turn right onto Germany Road
3 mi · 4 min · Germany Road
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
1369 ft · 48 sec · Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto LA 16
1211 ft · 21 sec · LA 16
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Continue on La Highway 16
1093 ft · 19 sec · La Highway 16
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Continue on LA 16
1.4 mi · 2 min · LA 16
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walker South
12 m · 1 sec · Walker South
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Exit the roundabout onto Walker South
8.1 mi · 12 min · Walker South
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Continue on Walker South Road
62 m · 3 sec · Walker South Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 12 East
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 12 East
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
22.1 mi · 24 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Jackson
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
17.4 mi · 19 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montpelier, Amite City
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
23.7 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 16
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 16
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
664 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenlaw Street
26 m · 4 sec · Greenlaw Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenlaw Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gonzales and Franklinton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
23.7 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gonzales and Sunny near Franklinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gonzales to Franklinton?
The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Hammond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Gonzales and 43.5 miles from Franklinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.01 one way or $24.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gonzales and Sunny near Franklinton.
Stop Ideas Near Hammond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hammond.
Hammond
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Slidell
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gonzales and Franklinton. Straight-line distance: 61.98 mi (99.74 km).
#1 Gonzales
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,245 |
| Coordinates | 30.2385300, -90.9201000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklinton
City in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,647 |
| Coordinates | 30.8473100, -90.1552700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklinton (-90.15527, 30.84731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $3.91 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $13.43 | $26.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $17.88 | $35.75 |
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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