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Trip from Weiss, LA to Springfield, 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

51m

Distance

32.7 mi

53 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

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Downtown Weiss, LA, LA

Weiss, LA

Abhishek Navlakha

Downtown Springfield, LA, LA

Springfield, LA

Maive & Nahuel Fotografía

Trip Overview

Weiss, LA to Springfield, LA is 32.7 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Weiss Road, West Florida Republic Parkway, and State Route 43, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, connecting two points without venturing into vastly different landscapes. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger trip. Consider this route if you need a straightforward connection between these two locales without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Weiss Road 15.6 mi 27m
West Florida Republic Parkway 9.5 mi 10m
State Route 43 2.8 mi 4m
South Frost Road 2.2 mi 3m
Main Street 1.1 mi 1m
North Range Road 0.5 mi 1m
Florida Street 0.3 mi <1m
Connie Clarinda Lane <0.1 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 Springfield, 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

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
12

Arrive at destination

LA 22; LA 1037

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Walker, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Walker, LA

16 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

Killian, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Walker, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.4 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 9

5 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

$4.44 one way

$8.88 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $4.96 $9.91
premium $4.15 $5.34 $10.69
diesel $3.75 $4.83 $9.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.8 0 $3.43 $1.57
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
EV Truck/SUV 13.1 0 $4.58 $2.09

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Aug 18, 2026

Origin

Weiss, LA

Afternoon in Weiss on Saturday

Local time

3:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 12:52AM CDT until August 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 12:35AM CDT until August 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Destination

Springfield, LA

Afternoon in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

3:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 12:52AM CDT until August 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 12:35AM CDT until August 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

88°F

Walker, LA

16 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

51m 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 drive features a mix of highway and surface roads, with 38% of the 32.7 miles on higher-speed routes. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 15.6 miles on Weiss Road, likely offering a consistent driving experience before transitioning to other road types. Expect the feel to shift as you move from the Parkway onto State Route 43, potentially involving more local traffic or varied speed limits.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 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 9 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 32.7 miles you will encounter 9 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

97 ft 15 ft

Total Climb

11 ft

Total Descent

87 ft

Highest Point

97 ft

~2.5 mi in

Elevation Range

82 ft

About the Cities

Arriving 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 51m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

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 Springfield, 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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