How far is Mandeville, LA from Colt, LA?

The driving distance from Mandeville, LA to Colt, LA is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
15.19 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.38 mi
23.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.38 mi
Kilometers
23.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.19 mi
Kilometers
24.45 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colt
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Mandeville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mandeville
2026-04-16T10:37
Arrive Colt
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mandeville
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
Slidell
LA

City in Louisiana

From Mandeville
7.6 mi
00h 11m
To Colt
7.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mandeville and Colt.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mandeville and Colt.

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    49 m · 10 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Girod Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Girod Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Florida Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Florida Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    81 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gause Boulevard West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mandeville and Colt.

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Street
14.7 mi · 97%
Girod Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Monroe Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida Street

Turn right onto Florida Street

8.57 mi · 00h 13m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slidell
00h 11m from Mandeville
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mandeville and Mostly Sunny near Colt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mandeville to Colt?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Slidell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Mandeville and 7.6 miles from Colt.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mandeville and Mostly Sunny near Colt.

Stop Ideas Near Slidell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Slidell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Slidell.

RAIL

Slidell

1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

29 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

46 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Gulfport, MS

68 mi away
10015 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mandeville and Colt. Straight-line distance: 14.38 mi (23.15 km).

Mandeville

#1 Mandeville

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population12,559
Coordinates30.3582500, -90.0656300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Colt

Colt is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3018600, -89.8334000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Mandeville (-90.06563, 30.35825)
End: Colt (-89.8334, 30.30186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.03 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.09
1.08 gal · 4.06 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.04 $4.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.30 $4.60
Premium $4.63 $2.50 $5.00
Diesel $5.42 $2.92 $5.85

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 Mandeville and Colt. The current time is 10:37:17.

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.