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Trip from Denham Springs, 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 Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

27.4 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m

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

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city in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

Denham Springs, LA

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Downtown Union Landing, LA, LA

Union Landing, LA

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Trip Overview

Denham Springs to Union Landing is 27.4 miles and takes about 46 minutes via West Florida Republic Parkway and South Frost Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within Louisiana's Southeast region. You'll experience a mixed driving profile, making it a convenient option for a quick trip or a segment of a larger journey. Given its brevity, it's an ideal same-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Consider this route for its simplicity and ease of navigation within the local area.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Florida Republic Parkway 12 mi 12m
South Frost Road 9.1 mi 18m
LA 444 2.2 mi 5m
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard 1.7 mi 2m
Union Landing Road 1 mi 3m
North Range Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
South Range Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Centerville Street Northwest <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Florida Republic Parkway — 12 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Benton Street

228 ft · 18 sec · Benton Street
2

Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest

306 ft · 13 sec · Centerville Street Northwest
3

Turn right onto LA 16

0.4 mi · 35 sec · North Range Avenue
4

Continue on LA 3002

1.7 mi · 2 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
5

Continue on LA 3002

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Range Avenue
6

Turn left

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
7

Merge onto I 12

12 mi · 12 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 22 Toward LA 63: Livingston, Frost Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

317 ft · 7 sec
Toward LA 63 South: Livingston, Frost Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Turn slight right onto LA 63

9.1 mi · 18 min · South Frost Road
11

Turn left onto LA 444

2.2 mi · 5 min · LA 444
12

Turn right onto Union Landing Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Union Landing Road
13

Arrive at destination

Union Landing Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Centerville Street Northwest

Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 16 / North Range Avenue

Turn right onto LA 16 / North Range Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 12 East: Hammond

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 12 East: Hammond
8
14.7 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward LA 63: Livingston, Frost

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 22 Toward LA 63: Livingston, Frost
8
15 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward LA 63 South: Livingston, Frost

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes. Toward LA 63 South: Livingston, Frost

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.21 one way

$8.42 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $4.66 $9.32
premium $4.65 $5.01 $10.03
diesel $5.35 $5.77 $11.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.88 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.40 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.84 $1.75

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 May 29, 2026

Origin

Denham Springs, LA

Afternoon in Denham Springs on Wednesday

Local time

4:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 0 to 5 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 29 at 10:20AM CDT until May 31 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 29 at 10:20AM CDT until May 31 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Destination

Union Landing, LA

Afternoon in Union Landing on Wednesday

Local time

4:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 0 to 5 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 29 at 10:20AM CDT until May 31 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 29 at 10:20AM CDT until May 31 at 7:00PM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

46m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on West Florida Republic Parkway, South Frost Road, and LA 444. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 12 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway, providing a good period of consistent travel. The drive transitions between different road types, so be prepared for a varied feel behind the wheel as you progress from one segment to the next. It's not a monotonous journey, but rather one that offers a bit of change in scenery and road conditions.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on West Florida Republic Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centerville Street Northwest.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centerville Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 16 / North Range Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

42 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

6 ft

Total Descent

41 ft

Highest Point

42 ft

Elevation Range

35 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Denham Springs, LA to Union Landing, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Frost along the way.

Frost

14.7 mi in | ~17m

About the Cities

Starting in Denham Springs, 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 46m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 (Centerville Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 16 / North Range Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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