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Trip from Adner, LA to Plain Dealing, 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

46m

Distance

33.1 mi

53 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
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.

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Downtown Adner, LA, LA

Adner, LA

Ale Zuñiga

Downtown Plain Dealing, LA, LA

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.

parish seat of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shreveport, LA

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

Benton, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Benton, LA

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 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

$4.50 one way

$8.99 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $5.02 $10.03
premium $4.15 $5.41 $10.82
diesel $3.75 $4.89 $9.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way.

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 Oct 15, 2026

Origin

Adner, LA

Afternoon in Adner on Sunday

Local time

12:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Sunny

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 12:25PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 12:16PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Destination

Plain Dealing, LA

Afternoon in Plain Dealing on Sunday

Local time

12:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Sunny

S 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 12:25PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 12:16PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport 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

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

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?

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

267 ft 169 ft

Total Climb

132 ft

Total Descent

80 ft

Highest Point

267 ft

~30.8 mi in

Elevation Range

98 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Plain Dealing, 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 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 — 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.

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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