How far is it from Independence, LA, to Madisonville, LA, ?

The distance between Independence, LA, and Madisonville, LA, is 37 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Independence, LA, to Madisonville, LA, ?

The drive from Independence, LA, to Madisonville, LA, takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Independence, LA, to Madisonville, LA, ?

The fastest route from Independence, LA, to Madisonville, LA, covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Madisonville, LA from Independence, LA?

Madisonville, LA lies roughly to the south-east of Independence, LA.

Which roads does the route from Independence, LA to Madisonville, LA follow?

The drive from Independence, LA to Madisonville, LA mainly follows I 12.

Which towns do you pass between Independence, LA and Madisonville, LA?

Towns on the route from Independence, LA to Madisonville, LA include Amite City, Hammond, Covington.

Are there charging stations between Independence, LA and Madisonville, LA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Independence, LA to Madisonville, LA, including Target T2531 (Hammond, LA) (350 kW); Target - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Banner Ford (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 17.

Independence, LA Madisonville, LA

Distance: 37 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Independence, LA to Madisonville, LA takes about 45 min via I 12. The distance is 37 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tickfaw, LA, Ponchatoula, LA. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 37 mi

Head out on North Oak Street for about 44 minutes, covering 37 miles. Take I-55 to I-12, eventually following LA 22 into Madisonville on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.

1 Depart right onto North Oak Street 45 yd
2 Turn left onto West 3rd Street 2 mi
3 Take ramp left 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway 12 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto West Florida Republic Parkway 19 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Keep slightly right 60 yd

9 Turn straight onto Highway 1077 3 mi
10 At end of road, turn right onto State Route 21 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Highway 21 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Covington Street 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Saint John Street 1 mi
14 Continue right onto Main Street 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Highway 22 West 1 mi
16 Arrive onto Highway 22 West

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The return trip from Madisonville, LA to Independence, LA covers roughly the same distance, 37 mi.

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Charging points along the way

17 chargers

Target T2531 (Hammond, LA)CCS · 2030 Hammond Square Drive, Hammond, LA, 70403350 kW
Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 69320 LA-21, Covington, LA, 70433250 kW
Banner FordCCS · 1943 N Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, LA, 70471150 kW
BILLHOODHYUNDAI L3 NORTHCCS, CHAdeMO · 401 N Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA, 70401150 kW
GM - Ross Downing CadillacCCS · 1301 S Morrison Blvd., Hammond, LA, 70403150 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Head out on North Oak Street for about 44 minutes, covering 37 miles. Take I-55 to I-12, eventually following LA 22 into Madisonville on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.

Popular destinations close by

Madisonville, LA → Hammond, LA24 mi · 35 min Madisonville, LA → Mandeville, LA6 mi · 15 min Madisonville, LA → Covington, LA8 mi · 15 min Madisonville, LA → Abita Springs, LA13 mi · 25 min Madisonville, LA → Ponchatoula, LA18 mi · 30 min Madisonville, LA → Folsom, LA20 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Independence, LA, {fromState} to Madisonville, LA, {toState}?: The distance between Independence, LA, {fromState} and Madisonville, LA, {toState} is 37 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Independence, LA, {fromState} to Madisonville, LA, {toState}?: The drive from Independence, LA, {fromState} to Madisonville, LA, {toState} takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Independence, LA, {fromState} to Madisonville, LA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Independence, LA, {fromState} to Madisonville, LA, {toState} covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Madisonville, LA from Independence, LA?: Madisonville, LA lies roughly to the south-east of Independence, LA.
Which roads does the route from Independence, LA to Madisonville, LA follow?: The drive from Independence, LA to Madisonville, LA mainly follows I 12.
Which towns do you pass between Independence, LA and Madisonville, LA?: Towns on the route from Independence, LA to Madisonville, LA include Amite City, Hammond, Covington.
Are there charging stations between Independence, LA and Madisonville, LA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Independence, LA to Madisonville, LA, including Target T2531 (Hammond, LA) (350 kW); Target - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Banner Ford (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 17.

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