Origin
Denham Springs, LA
Afternoon in Denham Springs on Thursday
Local time
12:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Denham Springs, LA to Weiss, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denham Springs, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Denham Springs, LA to Weiss, LA covers 12.4 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Range Avenue, Weiss Road, North Hummel Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on North Range Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 12.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Range Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centerville Street Northwest.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centerville Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 16 / North Hummel Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.3 miles (LA 63 / Weiss Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Centerville Street Northwest
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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LA 16 / North Hummel Street
Turn sharp left onto LA 16 / North Hummel Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
LA 63 / Weiss Road
Turn right onto LA 63 / Weiss Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Connie Clarinda Lane
Turn left onto Connie Clarinda Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Range Avenue | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| Weiss Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Hummel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Centerville Street Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Benton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Connie Clarinda Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Range Avenue
— 12.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denham Springs, LA and Weiss, LA.
1
Start on Benton Street
228 ft
·
18 sec
·
Benton Street
2
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest
433 ft
·
22 sec
·
Centerville Street Northwest
3
Turn sharp left onto LA 16
475 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Hummel Street
4
Turn straight onto LA 16
12 mi
·
18 min
·
North Range Avenue
5
Turn right onto LA 63
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Weiss Road
6
Turn left onto Connie Clarinda Lane
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
Connie Clarinda Lane
7
Arrive at destination
Connie Clarinda Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.87 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.06 | $4.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Weiss, LA
Afternoon in Weiss on Thursday
Local time
12:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°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
9 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
19m 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 Denham Springs, LA to Weiss, LA covers 12.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Range Avenue, Weiss Road, North Hummel Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Denham Springs, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.87 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.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centerville Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 16 / North Hummel Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.3 miles (LA 63 / Weiss Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Denham Springs, LA to Weiss, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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