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Trip from Bernice, LA to West Sterlington, 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

55m

Distance

36.7 mi

59 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bernice, LA, LA

Bernice, LA

Israyosoy S.

Downtown West Sterlington, LA, LA

West Sterlington, LA

RITESH SINGH

Trip Overview

Bernice, LA to West Sterlington, LA is 36.7 miles and takes about 55m via Sterlington Highway and Highway 2, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to itself. The route offers a straightforward connection between these two communities, primarily utilizing well-traveled state and local roads. It's a practical choice for a quick local trip, allowing for easy navigation and a predictable travel time. Consider this for a simple day trip or as a segment of a larger regional drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sterlington Highway 19.8 mi 29m
Highway 2 15.4 mi 22m
4th Street 0.6 mi <1m
North Main Street 0.6 mi <1m
East Water Street 0.2 mi <1m
Plum Street <0.1 mi <1m
3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sterlington Highway — 19.8 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bernice, LA and West Sterlington, LA.

1

Start on 3rd Street

228 ft · 15 sec · 3rd Street
2

Turn left onto US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate

398 ft · 10 sec · Plum Street
3

Turn left onto LA 2

0.6 mi · 57 sec · 4th Street
4

Continue on LA 2

15 mi · 22 min · Highway 2
5

At end of road, turn right onto LA 2; LA 15

0.6 mi · 58 sec · North Main Street
6

Turn left onto LA 2

0.2 mi · 17 sec · East Water Street
7

Continue on LA 2

20 mi · 29 min · Sterlington Highway
8

Arrive at destination

LA 2

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Farmerville, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmerville, LA

18 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.

Popular next leg

Farmerville, LA to West Sterlington, LA

20 mi · 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Sterlington, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farmerville, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Bernice, 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

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate / Plum Street

Turn left onto US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate / Plum Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 2 / 4th Street

Turn left onto LA 2 / 4th Street

Navigation decision point

4
16.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | LA 2; LA 15 / North Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto LA 2; LA 15 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
16.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | LA 2 / East Water Street

Turn left onto LA 2 / East Water Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.98 one way

$9.97 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $5.56 $11.13
premium $4.15 $6.00 $11.99
diesel $3.75 $5.42 $10.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.85 $1.76
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47
EV Truck/SUV 14.7 0 $5.14 $2.35

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Bernice, LA

Evening in Bernice on Sunday

Local time

5:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 14 at 1:54AM CDT until October 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 13 at 10:36PM CDT until October 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Destination

West Sterlington, LA

Evening in West Sterlington on Sunday

Local time

5:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 14 at 1:54AM CDT until October 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 13 at 10:36PM CDT until October 14 at 10:00AM 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

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

55m 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?

You'll encounter a mixed highway and surface road profile on this 36.7-mile trip. About 42% of the route is on Sterlington Highway, where you'll experience a stretch of 19.8 miles without major interruptions. After that, expect the road to transition to more typical surface streets as you approach your destination. The drive will feel like a blend of cruising on a main thoroughfare and navigating through local traffic.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.8 mi on Sterlington Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate / Plum Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bernice, LA to West Sterlington, LA is easy. At 55m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate / Plum Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 2 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (LA 2; LA 15 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

241 ft 84 ft

Total Climb

200 ft

Total Descent

331 ft

Highest Point

241 ft

~5.2 mi in

Elevation Range

157 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Bernice, LA

Full guide →

Founded 1899

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 55m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.8 miles on Sterlington Highway. 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 (US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate / Plum Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 2 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (LA 2; LA 15 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Sterlington, 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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