Origin
Colt, LA
Afternoon in Colt on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colt, LA to Madisonville, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colt, LA
Ivanna Di Lorenzo
Trip Overview
The drive from Colt, LA to Madisonville, LA covers 26 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northshore Boulevard, Airport Road, West Florida Republic Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 26 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 26 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northshore Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
34 ft
5 ft
Total Climb
30 ft
Total Descent
38 ft
Highest Point
34 ft
~13 mi in
Elevation Range
29 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Colt, LA to Madisonville, LA is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colt, LA to Madisonville, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northshore Boulevard | — | — |
| Airport Road | — | — |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | — | — |
| LA 21 | — | — |
| LA 21 South | — | — |
| Highway 21 | — | — |
| State Route 21 | — | — |
| Covington Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northshore Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colt, LA and Madisonville, LA.
1
Start on Gause Boulevard West
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Gause Boulevard West
2
Turn left onto Northshore Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northshore Boulevard
3
Continue on Airport Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Airport Road
4
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
5
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward LA 21: Madisonville, Covington
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
LA 21: Madisonville, Covington
7
Keep slight left to continue on LA 21 South: Madisonville
236 ft
·
8 sec
·
LA 21 South: Madisonville
8
Turn left onto Highway 21
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 21
9
Continue on State Route 21
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 21
10
Continue on Highway 21
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Highway 21
11
Continue on Covington Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Covington Street
12
Turn left onto Saint John Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Saint John Street
13
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Highway 22 West
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Highway 22 West
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
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
Madisonville, LA
Afternoon in Madisonville on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
4 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Colt, LA to Madisonville, LA covers 26 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northshore Boulevard, Airport Road, West Florida Republic Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 miles from Colt, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Colt, LA to Madisonville, LA is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colt, LA to Madisonville, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colt, LA to Madisonville, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 5 ft to 34 ft elevation with about 30 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
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