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Trip from Benton, LA to Adner, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 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

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
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.

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Downtown Benton, LA, LA

Benton, LA

Jesus Alfonso

Downtown Adner, LA, LA

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 5

5 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

$2.77 one way

$5.53 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $3.06 $6.12
premium $4.65 $3.29 $6.59
diesel $5.35 $3.79 $7.58

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, 2026-06-01.

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.

Forecast as of Jun 2, 2026

Origin

Benton, LA

Night in Benton on Wednesday

Local time

10:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 5 to 10 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 12:41PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 12:39PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Destination

Adner, LA

Night in Adner on Wednesday

Local time

10:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 5 to 10 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 12:41PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 12:39PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles 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

25m 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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

212 ft 166 ft

Total Climb

46 ft

Total Descent

45 ft

Highest Point

212 ft

~18 mi in

Elevation Range

45 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Benton, 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 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 — 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: 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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