Origin
French Settlement, LA
Afternoon in French Settlement on Thursday
Local time
1:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from French Settlement, LA to Weiss, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
French Settlement, LA
TBD Traveller
Weiss, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from French Settlement, LA to Weiss, LA covers 32.7 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on LA 16, North Range Avenue, DK Harris Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on LA 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from French Settlement, LA to Weiss, LA covers 32.7 miles and takes about 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
LA 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 16.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from French Settlement, LA to Weiss, LA is easy. At 49m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 16): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (LA 16): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.5 miles (LA 3002 / South Range Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 16
Turn right onto LA 16
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
LA 16
Enter roundabout onto LA 16
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
17.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
LA 3002 / South Range Avenue
Turn right onto LA 3002 / South Range Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
32.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
LA 63 / Weiss Road
Turn right onto LA 63 / Weiss Road
Navigation decision point
4
32.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Connie Clarinda Lane
Turn left onto Connie Clarinda Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LA 16 | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| North Range Avenue | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| DK Harris Lane | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Range Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Vincent Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Hummel Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Eugene Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
LA 16
— 13.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between French Settlement, LA and Weiss, LA.
1
Start on LA 444
9 ft
·
4 sec
·
LA 444
2
Turn right onto LA 16
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
LA 16
3
Enter roundabout onto LA 16
133 ft
·
2 sec
·
LA 16
4
Continue on LA 16
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
LA 16
5
Continue on LA 16
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
DK Harris Lane
6
Continue on LA 1034
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Vincent Road
7
Turn right onto LA 3002
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Range Avenue
8
Continue on LA 3002
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on LA 3002
507 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Range Avenue
10
Continue on Eugene Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Eugene Street
11
Continue on LA 16
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Hummel Street
12
Turn straight onto LA 16
12 mi
·
18 min
·
North Range Avenue
13
Turn right onto LA 63
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Weiss Road
14
Turn left onto Connie Clarinda Lane
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
Connie Clarinda Lane
15
Arrive at destination
Connie Clarinda Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.3 mi from French Settlement, LA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from French Settlement, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Weiss, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Weiss, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Weiss, LA
Afternoon in Weiss on Thursday
Local time
1:51 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
49m 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 French Settlement, LA to Weiss, LA covers 32.7 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are LA 16, North Range Avenue, DK Harris Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.3 miles from French Settlement, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.94 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 French Settlement, LA to Weiss, LA is easy. At 49m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 16): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (LA 16): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.5 miles (LA 3002 / South Range Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from French Settlement, LA to Weiss, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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