Origin
Weiss, LA
Late night in Weiss on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weiss, LA to Killian, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weiss, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Killian, LA
Yaroslav Shuraev
Trip Overview
Weiss to Killian is 39.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Weiss Road and Highway 22, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, connecting the Southeast region from start to finish. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on well-maintained roads, making it a simple addition to a larger journey or a quick hop for local travel. You won't encounter any overnight requirements, and with minimal stops, it's an efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Weiss Road | 15.6 mi | 27m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Highway 22 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| State Route 43 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Frost Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Range Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Florida Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Weiss Road
— 15.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weiss, LA and Killian, LA.
1
Start on Connie Clarinda Lane
122 ft
·
11 sec
·
Connie Clarinda Lane
2
Turn left onto LA 63
16 mi
·
27 min
·
Weiss Road
3
Continue on LA 63
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Range Road
4
Turn left onto US 190; LA 63
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Florida Street
5
Turn right onto LA 63
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Frost Road
6
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
7
Merge onto I 12
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 32
Toward LA 43: Albany, Springfield
9
Keep slight right at fork
218 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn right onto LA 43
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 43
11
Turn left onto LA 42
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto LA 22
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 22
13
Turn right onto LA 444
513 ft
·
13 sec
·
LA 444
14
Arrive at destination
LA 444
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Weiss, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.9 — 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 / Weiss Road
Turn left onto LA 63 / Weiss Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 190; LA 63 / Florida Street
Turn left onto US 190; LA 63 / Florida Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
LA 63 / South Frost Road
Turn right onto LA 63 / South Frost Road
Navigation decision point
6
28.6 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
28.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Killian, LA
Late night in Killian on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Livingston, LA
20 mi in
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
16 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
1h 1m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 47% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches of Weiss Road, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 15.6 miles, before transitioning to West Florida Republic Parkway and Highway 22. Expect a blend of quicker highway travel and potentially slower local road conditions as you navigate between these different road types. The drive isn't overly complex, but be prepared for the shift in road character as you progress towards Killian.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on Weiss Road.
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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 63 / Weiss Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 39.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 (LA 63 / Weiss Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (US 190; LA 63 / Florida Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (LA 63 / South Frost Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Weiss, LA to Killian, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
28.6 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on Weiss 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 / Weiss Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (US 190; LA 63 / Florida Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (LA 63 / South Frost Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Killian, 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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