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 22Toward LA 63: Livingston, FrostUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
317 ft·7 sec
Toward LA 63 South: Livingston, FrostUse 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
$3.80 one way
$7.61 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg10 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$4.26
$8.51
premium
$4.29
$4.63
$9.25
diesel
$4.80
$5.17
$10.35
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, 2026-07-13.
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 Jul 13, 2026
Origin
Denham Springs, LA
Afternoon
in Denham Springs on Sunday
Local time
12:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 mph48% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 4:20PM CDT until July 13 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 4:08PM CDT until July 13 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Union Landing, LA
Afternoon
in Union Landing on Sunday
Local time
12:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 mph42% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 4:20PM CDT until July 13 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 4:08PM CDT until July 13 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Shreveport 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.
More Details
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 Effort5/10
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 ft7 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
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
