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Trip from Adner, LA to Palmetto, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 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

Save up to 7 min
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.

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Downtown Adner, LA, LA

Adner, LA

Ale Zuñiga

Downtown Palmetto, LA, LA

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 3

3 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

$2.50 one way

$5.00 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $2.79 $5.58
premium $4.15 $3.01 $6.01
diesel $3.75 $2.72 $5.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way.

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.

Forecast as of Oct 15, 2026

Origin

Adner, LA

Afternoon in Adner on Sunday

Local time

3:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Clear

S 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 14 at 10:22PM CDT until October 15 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 14 at 7:33PM CDT until October 15 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Destination

Palmetto, LA

Afternoon in Palmetto on Sunday

Local time

3:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Clear

S 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 14 at 10:22PM CDT until October 15 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 14 at 7:33PM CDT until October 15 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

27m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

311 ft 152 ft

Total Climb

153 ft

Total Descent

213 ft

Highest Point

311 ft

~5.3 mi in

Elevation Range

159 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Palmetto, LA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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