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Trip from Killian, LA to Weiss, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

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

Save up to 14 min
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.

Downtown Killian, LA, LA

Killian, LA

Yaroslav Shuraev

Downtown Weiss, LA, LA

Weiss, LA

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Killian, LA to Weiss, LA covers 39.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Weiss Road, West Florida Republic Parkway, Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on Weiss Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

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 (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Killian, LA to Weiss, LA covers 39.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m, 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.
Weiss Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 22 / Highway 22.

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 10 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: at 0.1 miles (LA 22 / Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (LA 22; LA 1037 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 22 / Highway 22

Turn left onto LA 22 / Highway 22

Navigation decision point

4
6.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | LA 22; LA 1037 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto LA 22; LA 1037 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
10.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
20.7 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward LA 63: Frost, Livingston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward LA 63: Frost, Livingston
5
22.9 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 190; LA 63 / Florida Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 190; LA 63 / Florida Street

Navigation decision point

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 Killian, LA to Weiss, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Livingston along the way.

Livingston

20.7 mi in | ~28m

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
LA 43 3.2 mi 5m
South Frost Road 1.8 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 Killian, LA and Weiss, LA.

1

Start on LA 444

513 ft · 19 sec · LA 444
2

Turn left onto LA 22

6.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 22
3

At end of road, turn left onto LA 22; LA 1037

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
4

Turn right onto LA 43

3.2 mi · 5 min · LA 43
5

Turn left

0.4 mi · 50 sec
6

Merge onto I 12

9.5 mi · 10 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward LA 63: Frost, Livingston
8

Keep slight right at fork

268 ft · 6 sec
9

Turn slight right onto LA 63

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Frost Road
10

At end of road, turn left onto US 190; LA 63

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Florida Street
11

Turn right onto LA 63

0.5 mi · 55 sec · North Range Road
12

Continue on LA 63

10 mi · 17 min · Weiss Road
13

Continue on LA 63

5.5 mi · 9 min · Weiss Road
14

Turn right 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 19.7 mi from Killian, LA · 27m into the drive

Downtown Livingston, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livingston, LA

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

Central, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Livingston, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Killian, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Weiss, LA

The final approach into Weiss, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Killian, LA

Evening in Killian on Thursday

Local time

5:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Weiss, LA

Evening in Weiss on Thursday

Local time

5:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°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

29 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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Killian, LA to Weiss, LA covers 39.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Weiss Road, West Florida Republic Parkway, Highway 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Killian, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.94 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 22 / Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (LA 22; LA 1037 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Killian, LA to Weiss, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Livingston along the way.

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