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Trip from Albany, LA to Union Landing, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

21.1 mi

34 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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human settlement in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Albany, LA

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Downtown Union Landing, LA, LA

Union Landing, LA

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Trip Overview

Albany, LA to Union Landing, LA is 21.1 miles and takes about 42m via LA 444 and Highway 22, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, making it an easy local excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so expect a straightforward drive. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick transition between two points in the state without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
LA 444 7.7 mi 18m
Highway 22 6.1 mi 9m
South Montpelier Road 4.8 mi 8m
Main Street 1.4 mi 2m
Union Landing Road 1 mi 3m
Florida Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: LA 444 — 7.7 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany, LA and Union Landing, LA.

1

Start on US 190

116 ft · 6 sec · Florida Boulevard
2

Turn left onto LA 43

4.8 mi · 8 min · South Montpelier Road
3

Turn left onto LA 42

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
4

Turn right onto LA 22

6.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 22
5

Turn right onto LA 444

7.7 mi · 18 min · LA 444
6

Turn left onto Union Landing Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Union Landing Road
7

Arrive at destination

Union Landing Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 43 / South Montpelier Road

Turn left onto LA 43 / South Montpelier Road

Navigation decision point

3
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | LA 42 / Main Street

Turn left onto LA 42 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
6.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | LA 22 / Highway 22

Turn right onto LA 22 / Highway 22

Navigation decision point

4
12.4 mi into trip | ~20m in | LA 444

Turn right onto LA 444

Navigation decision point

4
20.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | Union Landing Road

Turn left onto Union Landing Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.87 one way

$5.73 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $3.20 $6.40
premium $4.15 $3.45 $6.89
diesel $3.75 $3.12 $6.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.3 0 $2.22 $1.01
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Albany, LA

Afternoon in Albany on Saturday

Local time

2:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Clear

N 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 2:51AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 11:00PM CDT until October 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Destination

Union Landing, LA

Afternoon in Union Landing on Saturday

Local time

2:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Partly Cloudy

N 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 2:51AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 11:00PM CDT until October 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

42m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 65% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a longest stretch of 7.7 miles on LA 444. The transition between LA 444 and Highway 22 should feel smooth, maintaining a comfortable driving speed. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads, making it easy to cover the distance quickly.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on LA 444.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on LA 444 and Highway 22. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 43 / South Montpelier Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 43 / South Montpelier Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (LA 42 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (LA 22 / Highway 22): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

40 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

28 ft

Total Descent

61 ft

Highest Point

40 ft

Elevation Range

35 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Pizza Hut

Restaurant

Early in the drive, right off the route

14min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Springfield, LA

Cuisine: pizza

Visit website

McDonald's

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

5min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

LA

Cuisine: burger

Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

5min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Albany, LA

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08...

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Early in the drive, right off the route

14min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Springfield, LA

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-20:00

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Near the start, short detour

5min in 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hammond, LA

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09...

Visit website

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Albany, LA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on LA 444. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 43 / South Montpelier Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (LA 42 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (LA 22 / Highway 22): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Union Landing, LA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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