Origin
Mandeville, LA
Afternoon in Mandeville on Thursday
Local time
4:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mandeville, LA to Colt, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mandeville, LA
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Colt, LA
Ivanna Di Lorenzo
Trip Overview
The drive from Mandeville, LA to Colt, LA covers 15.2 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida Street, US 190, Girod Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on Florida Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Mandeville, LA to Colt, LA covers 15.2 miles and takes about 23m, 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 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 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 1087 / Girod Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mandeville, LA to Colt, LA is easy. At 23m with 40% 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 1087 / Girod Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 190 / Florida Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 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 1087 / Girod Street
Turn left onto LA 1087 / Girod Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 190 / Florida Street
Turn right onto US 190 / Florida Street
Navigation decision point
5
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Street | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| US 190 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Girod Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Monroe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gause Boulevard West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Florida Street
— 8.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mandeville, LA and Colt, LA.
1
Start on LA 1087
160 ft
·
9 sec
·
Monroe Street
2
Turn left onto LA 1087
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Girod Street
3
Turn right onto US 190
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Florida Street
4
Enter roundabout
133 ft
·
2 sec
5
Continue
265 ft
·
4 sec
6
Continue on US 190
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 190
7
Arrive at destination
US 190
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Colt, LA
Afternoon in Colt on Thursday
Local time
4:16 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
23m 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 Mandeville, LA to Colt, LA covers 15.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida Street, US 190, Girod Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Mandeville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.30 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 Mandeville, LA to Colt, LA is easy. At 23m with 40% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 1087 / Girod Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 190 / Florida Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Mandeville, LA to Colt, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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