Origin
Benton, LA
Night in Benton on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, LA to Adner, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Adner, LA
Ale Zuñiga
Trip Overview
Benton, LA to Adner, LA is 18 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Benton Road and Highway 3, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Louisiana. Given its brief length and local road focus, this trip is best suited for a quick, straightforward journey. You won't encounter major interstate driving, making it a relaxed option if you're looking for a simple transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Benton Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Highway 3 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Bellevue Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Texas Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Highway 80 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Simpson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Benton Road
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, LA and Adner, LA.
1
Start on Simpson Street
88 ft
·
6 sec
·
Simpson Street
2
Turn left onto LA 3
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 3
3
Continue on LA 3
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Benton Road
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
5
Merge onto I 220
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 220
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 79, US 80: East Texas Street
8
Turn left onto US 79; US 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Texas Street
9
Continue on US 79; US 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 80
10
Turn left onto Bellevue Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bellevue Road
11
Arrive at destination
Bellevue Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 3 / Highway 3
Turn left onto LA 3 / Highway 3
Navigation decision point
3
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
10 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 220 / Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 220 / Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward US 79, US 80: East Texas Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 79, US 80: East Texas Street
4
17.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Bellevue Road
Turn left onto Bellevue Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
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
Adner, LA
Night in Adner on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
8 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
25m 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 route is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 29% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 5.2 miles on Benton Road. Expect a more involved driving experience with frequent turns as you navigate local roads. The character of the drive will likely shift as you move from Benton Road onto Highway 3 and then the Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway, offering a varied feel rather than a consistent pace.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Benton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 3 / Highway 3.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m 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: near the start (LA 3 / Highway 3): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (I 220 / Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Benton Road. 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: near the start (LA 3 / Highway 3): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (I 220 / Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Adner, 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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