How far is it from Port Allen, LA, to Independence, LA, ?

The distance between Port Allen, LA, and Independence, LA, is 58 mi by road.

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

The drive from Port Allen, LA, to Independence, LA, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Port Allen, LA, to Independence, LA, ?

The fastest route from Port Allen, LA, to Independence, LA, covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Independence, LA from Port Allen, LA?

Independence, LA lies roughly to the east of Port Allen, LA.

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

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

Which towns do you pass between Port Allen, LA and Independence, LA?

Towns on the route from Port Allen, LA to Independence, LA include Addis, Baton Rouge, Central, Livingston, Amite City.

Are there charging stations between Port Allen, LA and Independence, LA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Port Allen, LA to Independence, LA, including Pilot Travel Center 79 (350 kW); Target T2531 (Hammond, LA) (350 kW); Circle K - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 53.

Port Allen, LA Independence, LA

Distance: 58 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Port Allen, LA to Independence, LA takes about 1 h 10 min via I 12. The distance is 58 mi. The straight-line distance is 44 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Port Allen, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, Denham Springs, LA, Springfield, LA, Tickfaw, LA. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 58 mi

1 Depart 107 yd
2 Turn left onto Avenue G 18 yd
3 Turn left onto Highway 1 South 79 yd
4 Continue straight onto Highway 1 South 1 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Keep slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge 6 mi
8 Take exit slightly left 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto West Florida Republic Parkway 38 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway 12 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Keep slightly right 96 yd
14 Turn straight 2 mi
15 Turn right onto North Oak Street 45 yd
16 Arrive left onto North Oak Street

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The return trip from Independence, LA to Port Allen, LA covers roughly the same distance, 58 mi.

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Charging points along the way

53 chargers

Pilot Travel Center 79CCS · 2601 South Range Avenue, Denham Springs, LA, 70726350 kW
Target T2531 (Hammond, LA)CCS · 2030 Hammond Square Drive, Hammond, LA, 70403350 kW
Circle K - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 18149 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70810250 kW
Hammond Aire Plaza - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 9650 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, 70815250 kW
Baton Rouge, LACCS · 3535 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808200 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Independence, LA → Livingston, LA31 mi · 40 min Independence, LA → Amite City, LA8 mi · 15 min Independence, LA → Madisonville, LA37 mi · 45 min Independence, LA → Montpelier, LA16 mi · 25 min Independence, LA → Springfield, LA23 mi · 30 min Independence, LA → Greensburg, LA23 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Port Allen, LA, {fromState} to Independence, LA, {toState}?: The distance between Port Allen, LA, {fromState} and Independence, LA, {toState} is 58 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Port Allen, LA, {fromState} to Independence, LA, {toState}?: The drive from Port Allen, LA, {fromState} to Independence, LA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Port Allen, LA, {fromState} to Independence, LA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Port Allen, LA, {fromState} to Independence, LA, {toState} covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Independence, LA from Port Allen, LA?: Independence, LA lies roughly to the east of Port Allen, LA.
Which roads does the route from Port Allen, LA to Independence, LA follow?: The drive from Port Allen, LA to Independence, LA mainly follows I 12.
Which towns do you pass between Port Allen, LA and Independence, LA?: Towns on the route from Port Allen, LA to Independence, LA include Addis, Baton Rouge, Central, Livingston, Amite City.
Are there charging stations between Port Allen, LA and Independence, LA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Port Allen, LA to Independence, LA, including Pilot Travel Center 79 (350 kW); Target T2531 (Hammond, LA) (350 kW); Circle K - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 53.

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