Trip from Madisonville, LA to Colt, LA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, State Route 21, Highway 21. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Madisonville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Madisonville, LA to Colt, LA?

The route from Madisonville, LA to Colt, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Madisonville, LA to Colt, LA?

Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

25.6 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 29m ★

6 AM

0h 31m

8 AM

0h 37m

10 AM

0h 33m

12 PM

0h 33m

3 PM

0h 33m

5 PM

0h 36m

8 PM

0h 30m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Madisonville, LA to Colt, LA covers 25.6 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Florida Republic Parkway, State Route 21, Highway 21 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.4 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 31m highway drive covering 25.6 miles, with most of the trip on West Florida Republic Parkway and State Route 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.4 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Florida Republic Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and State Route 21. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 21; LA 1077 / Main Street.

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 31m drive. You will face about 7 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 (LA 21; LA 1077 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 21 / Saint John Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 21; LA 1077 / Main Street

Turn left onto LA 21; LA 1077 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 21 / Saint John Street

Turn left onto LA 21 / Saint John Street

Navigation decision point

5

3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

24.2 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 80 Toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard

4

24.6 mi into trip | ~29m in | Northshore Boulevard

Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Florida Republic Parkway	20.4 mi	21m
State Route 21	1.4 mi	2m
Highway 21	1.3 mi	2m
Northshore Boulevard	0.6 mi	<1m
Gause Boulevard West	0.5 mi	<1m
Covington Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Main Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Saint John Street	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: West Florida Republic Parkway — 20.4 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madisonville, LA and Colt, LA.

1

Start on LA 22

77 ft · 6 sec · Highway 22 West

2

Turn left onto LA 21; LA 1077

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Main Street

3

Turn left onto LA 21

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Saint John Street

4

Turn right onto LA 21; LA 1077

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Covington Street

5

Continue on LA 21; LA 1077

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Highway 21

6

Continue on LA 21

1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 21

7

Continue on LA 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 21

8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

9

Merge onto I 12

20 mi · 21 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 80 Toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Northshore Boulevard

12

At end of road, turn right onto US 190

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Gause Boulevard West

13

Arrive at destination

US 190

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.87 one way

$7.73 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$4.24	$8.49
premium	$4.56	$4.59	$9.19
diesel	$5.61	$5.65	$11.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.7	$2.69	$1.23
Efficient EV	6.4	$2.24	$1.02
EV Truck/SUV	10.2	$3.58	$1.64

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Madisonville, LA

Afternoon in Madisonville on Thursday

Local time

12:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Colt, LA

Afternoon in Colt on Thursday

Local time

12:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

31m 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 Madisonville, LA to Colt, LA covers 25.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, State Route 21, Highway 21. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Madisonville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.87 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 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 21; LA 1077 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 21 / Saint John Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Madisonville, LA to Colt, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.

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