Origin
Albany, LA
Late night in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, LA to Union Landing, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
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.
Albany, LA
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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 55 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
$3.19 one way
$6.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Union Landing, LA
Late night in Union Landing on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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