How far is Weiss, LA from French Settlement, LA?
The driving distance from Weiss, LA to French Settlement, LA is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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 Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weiss and French Settlement.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weiss and French Settlement.
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Start on Connie Clarinda Lane
37 m · 7 sec · Connie Clarinda Lane
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Turn right onto Weiss Road
594 ft · 16 sec · Weiss Road
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Turn left
12.5 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on South Range Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Range Avenue
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Turn left onto Vincent Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Vincent Road
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Continue on DK Harris Lane
2.9 mi · 4 min · DK Harris Lane
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Continue on La Highway 16
6.5 mi · 10 min · La Highway 16
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward LA 16
31 m · 2 sec · LA 16
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Exit the roundabout onto LA 16
1.4 mi · 2 min · 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
5.8 mi · 9 min · LA 16
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weiss and French Settlement.
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
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12.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Weiss and Mostly Clear near French Settlement.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weiss to French Settlement?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 Weiss and 16.8 miles from French Settlement.
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 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 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 $4.43 one way or $8.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Weiss and Mostly Clear near French Settlement.
Stop Ideas Near Denham Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 6
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denham Springs.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weiss and French Settlement. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.43 km).
#1 Weiss
Weiss is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6471300, -90.9056600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 French Settlement
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,227 |
| Coordinates | 30.2959900, -90.7963000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: LA 16 (-90.796326, 30.295976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
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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