Origin
Adner, LA
Late night in Adner on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adner, LA to Plain Dealing, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adner, LA
Ale Zuñiga
Plain Dealing, LA
Tomás Asurmendi
Trip Overview
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
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 55 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
$5.00 one way
$10.00 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Plain Dealing, LA
Late night in Plain Dealing on Sunday
Local time
2:54 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
46m 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?
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 Effort
4/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on Highway 3. 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 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.
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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