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Trip from Livingston, LA to Union Landing, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

14.5 mi

23 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

Downtown Livingston, LA, LA

Livingston, LA

Israyosoy S.

Downtown Union Landing, LA, LA

Union Landing, LA

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

Livingston to Union Landing is 14.5 miles and takes about 32 minutes via South Frost Road and LA 444, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, making it a simple local excursion. Expect a route with frequent turns, characteristic of navigating local roads. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without requiring an overnight stay. It’s a practical choice if you're looking for a direct path between these two points within a tight timeframe.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Frost Road 11.2 mi 22m
LA 444 2.2 mi 5m
Union Landing Road 1 mi 3m
Circle Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Frost Road — 11.2 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 1035-4

157 ft · 9 sec · Circle Drive
2

Turn left onto LA 63

11 mi · 22 min · South Frost Road
3

Turn left onto LA 444

2.2 mi · 5 min · LA 444
4

Turn right onto Union Landing Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Union Landing Road
5

Arrive at destination

Union Landing Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.5 — 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 63 / South Frost Road

Turn left onto LA 63 / South Frost Road

Navigation decision point

3
11.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | LA 444

Turn left onto LA 444

Navigation decision point

3
13.5 mi into trip | ~28m in | Union Landing Road

Turn right onto Union Landing Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.19 one way

$4.38 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $2.40 $4.81
premium $4.56 $2.60 $5.21
diesel $5.61 $3.20 $6.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.52 $0.70
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.03 $0.93

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Livingston, LA

Late night in Livingston on Sunday

Local time

5:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Union Landing, LA

Late night in Union Landing on Sunday

Local time

5:11 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

1 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

32m 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 route is a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 15% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you’ll experience is 11.2 miles on South Frost Road. As you progress, the drive transitions from South Frost Road to LA 444 and finally Union Landing Road, indicating a shift in the road's character as you approach your destination. Be prepared for regular adjustments in direction, as this isn't a straight shot but rather a series of connections through local terrain.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on South Frost Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 63 / South Frost Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Livingston, LA to Union Landing, LA is easy. At 32m with 15% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 63 / South Frost Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (LA 444): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (Union Landing Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on South Frost Road. 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 63 / South Frost Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (LA 444): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (Union Landing Road): 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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