Origin
Denham Springs, LA
Morning in Denham Springs on Sunday
Local time
9:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denham Springs, LA
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Union Landing, LA
Matt Fitz Gibaud
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Denham Springs, LA and Union Landing, LA.
Start on Benton Street
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest
Turn right onto LA 16
Continue on LA 3002
Continue on LA 3002
Turn left
Merge onto I 12
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto LA 63
Turn left onto LA 444
Turn right onto Union Landing Road
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto LA 16 / North Range Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward I 12 East: Hammond
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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
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
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Denham Springs on Sunday
Local time
9:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Union Landing on Sunday
Local time
9:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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