Origin
Adner, LA
Morning in Adner on Sunday
Local time
9:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adner, LA to Palmetto, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adner, LA
Ale Zuñiga
Palmetto, LA
Airam Dato-on
Trip Overview
This short, 18.4-mile drive from Adner to Palmetto, Louisiana, takes just about 27 minutes, making it an ideal option for a quick trip within the Southeast region. With 83% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a straightforward, highway-focused drive. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, and with no designated stops, it's designed for efficiency. This route is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, allowing you to easily connect between these two points without needing an overnight stay. It's a simple, direct path that gets you where you need to go without fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 157 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Highway 80 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Highway 527 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Highway 614 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West McKinley Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Elm Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bellevue Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 157
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adner, LA and Palmetto, LA.
1
Start on Bellevue Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bellevue Road
2
Turn left onto US 79; US 80
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 80
3
Turn right onto LA 614
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 614
4
Continue on LA 614
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West McKinley Avenue
5
Turn right onto LA 157
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elm Street
6
Continue on LA 157
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 157
7
Turn right onto LA 527
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 527
8
Arrive at destination
LA 527
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
LA 614 / Highway 614
Turn right onto LA 614 / Highway 614
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
LA 157 / South Elm Street
Turn right onto LA 157 / South Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
LA 527 / Highway 527
Turn right onto LA 527 / Highway 527
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Palmetto, LA
Morning in Palmetto on Sunday
Local time
9:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
1 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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 83% of the 18.4 miles utilizing main roads like Highway 157, Highway 80, and Highway 527. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on Highway 157. This highway-focused profile suggests a drive characterized by consistent speeds and a clear path, rather than winding country roads or urban navigation. The journey is likely to feel direct and efficient, with minimal delays or complex intersections.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Highway 157.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 157 and Highway 80. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near LA 614 / Highway 614.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Adner, LA to Palmetto, LA is easy. At 27m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (LA 614 / Highway 614): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (LA 157 / South Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (LA 527 / Highway 527): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Highway 157. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (LA 614 / Highway 614): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (LA 157 / South Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (LA 527 / Highway 527): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palmetto, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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