Adner, LA to Plain Dealing, LA is 33.1 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Highway 3, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Louisiana. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency, perfect for a quick transit between these locations.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 3
18.9 mi
26m
Benton Road
5 mi
7m
Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
2.8 mi
2m
Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
Bellevue Road
0.8 mi
1m
Highway 80
0.7 mi
1m
South Louisiana Street
0.6 mi
1m
East Texas Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Highway 3
— 18.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adner, LA and Plain Dealing, LA.
1
Start on Bellevue Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Bellevue Road
2
Turn right onto US 79; US 80
0.7 mi·1 min·Highway 80
3
Continue on US 79; US 80
0.5 mi·52 sec·East Texas Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
5
Merge onto I 220
2.8 mi·2 min·Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 220
2.6 mi·2 min·Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward LA 3: Benton Road
8
Keep slight right at fork
425 ft·10 sec
9
Turn straight onto LA 3
5.0 mi·7 min·Benton Road
10
Continue on LA 3
19 mi·26 min·Highway 3
11
Continue on LA 3
0.6 mi·1 min·South Louisiana Street
12
Turn slight right
171 ft·6 sec
13
Continue on LA 2
0.5 mi·42 sec·West Mary Lee Street
14
Turn right onto North Magnolia Street
519 ft·22 sec·North Magnolia Street
15
Arrive at destination
South Magnolia Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Adner, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|US 79; US 80 / Highway 80
Turn right onto US 79; US 80 / Highway 80
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip|~4m in|I 220 / Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 220 / Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
7.8 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward LA 3: Benton Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 3: Benton Road
5
8 mi into trip|~10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
33 mi into trip|~46m in|North Magnolia Street
Turn right onto North Magnolia Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.19 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$5.14
$10.28
premium
$4.29
$5.59
$11.18
diesel
$4.80
$6.25
$12.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.9
0
$3.48
$1.59
Efficient EV
8.3
0
$2.90
$1.32
EV Truck/SUV
13.2
0
$4.63
$2.12
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Jul 4, 2026
Origin
Adner, LA
Morning
in Adner on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 3 at 9:24PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 8:51PM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Plain Dealing, LA
Morning
in Plain Dealing on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 3 at 9:24PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 8:51PM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 59% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Highway 3, Benton Road, and Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is 18.9 miles on Highway 3, offering a sustained period of driving without frequent turns. Expect a blend of faster road conditions with potential for slower local traffic as you approach your destination.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on Highway 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 79; US 80 / Highway 80.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 79; US 80 / Highway 80): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 220 / Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on Highway 3. 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 0.8 miles (US 79; US 80 / Highway 80): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 220 / Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plain Dealing, LA before heading back.
