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Trip from Springfield, 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 Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

15.2 mi

24 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 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

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Downtown Springfield, LA, LA

Springfield, LA

Maive & Nahuel Fotografía

Downtown Union Landing, LA, LA

Union Landing, LA

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

Springfield, LA to Union Landing, LA is 15.2 miles and takes about 32 minutes via LA 444 and Highway 22, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, making it a quick hop between two points. Given its brief duration, it’s ideal for a day trip or as a connector on a larger journey. You'll primarily be on main roads, so expect a straightforward drive with minimal complexity. This route is best suited if you're looking for efficiency and direct travel without significant detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
LA 444 7.7 mi 18m
Highway 22 6.1 mi 9m
Union Landing Road 1 mi 3m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: LA 444 — 7.7 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 22; LA 1037

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto LA 22

6.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 22
3

Turn right onto LA 444

7.7 mi · 18 min · LA 444
4

Turn left 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 0.4 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 22 / Highway 22

Turn right onto LA 22 / Highway 22

Navigation decision point

4
6.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | LA 444

Turn right onto LA 444

Navigation decision point

4
14.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | Union Landing Road

Turn left onto Union Landing Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.06 one way

$4.13 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $2.30 $4.61
premium $4.15 $2.48 $4.97
diesel $3.75 $2.24 $4.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61
EV Truck/SUV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97

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 Oct 11, 2026

Origin

Springfield, LA

Afternoon in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

2:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Clear

S 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 10 at 9:58AM CDT until October 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 10 at 9:58AM CDT until October 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Destination

Union Landing, LA

Afternoon in Union Landing on Saturday

Local time

2:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Clear

S 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 10 at 9:58AM CDT until October 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 10 at 9:58AM CDT until October 13 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

2 degrees warmer 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

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 is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey taking place on main roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 7.7 miles on LA 444, offering a good amount of uninterrupted driving. The route transitions from LA 444 to Highway 22, and finally to Union Landing Road, suggesting a progression through different types of paved surfaces and potentially varying speed limits as you approach your destination. Expect a relatively consistent driving experience, largely bypassing local traffic for most of the 15.2 miles.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on LA 444.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on LA 444 and Highway 22. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near LA 22 / Highway 22.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Springfield, LA to Union Landing, LA is easy. At 32m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (LA 22 / Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (LA 444): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (Union Landing Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

19 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

26 ft

Total Descent

34 ft

Highest Point

19 ft

~9.8 mi in

Elevation Range

14 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Subway

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Springfield, LA

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-20:00

Visit website

Pizza Hut

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Springfield, LA

Cuisine: pizza

Visit website

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Springfield, LA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Old Livingston Parish Courthouse — historic institutional building located at 32283 2nd Street in Springfield, Loui...

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 32m. Total distance: 15.2 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 (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on LA 444. 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: at 0.4 miles (LA 22 / Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (LA 444): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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