Origin
French Settlement, LA
Morning in French Settlement on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from French Settlement, LA to Albany, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
French Settlement, LA
TBD Traveller
Albany, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from French Settlement, LA to Albany, LA covers 26.9 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Florida Republic Parkway, LA 42, South Frost Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| LA 42 | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| South Frost Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| LA 16 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| State Route 43 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Florida Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| LA 444 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 9.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between French Settlement, LA and Albany, LA.
1
Start on LA 444
9 ft
·
4 sec
·
LA 444
2
Turn right onto LA 16
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 16
3
Turn slight right onto LA 42
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
LA 42
4
Turn left onto LA 63
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South Frost Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
6
Merge onto I 12
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 32
Toward LA 43: Albany, Springfield
8
Keep slight left at fork
201 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn left onto LA 43
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 43
10
Turn right onto US 190
116 ft
·
1 sec
·
Florida Boulevard
11
Arrive at destination
US 190
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 16
Turn right onto LA 16
Navigation decision point
3
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
LA 63 / South Frost Road
Turn left onto LA 63 / South Frost Road
Navigation decision point
3
14.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
24.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward LA 43: Albany, Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 32
Toward LA 43: Albany, Springfield
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Albany, LA
Morning in Albany on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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?
26.9 mi in 40m, mostly highway — 9.5 mi of that is on West Florida Republic Parkway.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on West Florida Republic Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and LA 42. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 16.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 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 16): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (LA 63 / South Frost Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 French Settlement, LA to Albany, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
24.4 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. 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 16): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (LA 63 / South Frost Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albany, 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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