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Trip from Downsville, 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

48m

Distance

33.2 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

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

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Downtown Downsville, LA, LA

Downsville, LA

Arturo Añez.

Downtown West Sterlington, LA, LA

West Sterlington, LA

RITESH SINGH

Trip Overview

Downsville, LA to West Sterlington, LA is 33.2 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Sterlington Highway and Farmerville Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a quick day trip or a simple transit between locations. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making it a relaxed pace for most travelers.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sterlington Highway 19.8 mi 29m
Farmerville Highway 8.1 mi 12m
Highway 151 5.1 mi 7m
East Water Street 0.2 mi <1m
LA 145 <0.1 mi <1m
Highway 2 — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Sterlington Highway — 19.8 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 145

155 ft · 4 sec · LA 145
2

Turn left onto LA 151

5.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 151
3

Turn right onto LA 33

8.1 mi · 12 min · Farmerville Highway
4

Turn right onto LA 2

0.2 mi · 17 sec · East Water Street
5

Continue on LA 2

20 mi · 29 min · Sterlington Highway
6

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

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.

Popular next leg

Farmerville, LA to West Sterlington, LA

20 mi · 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Sterlington, LA

Fuel and coffee

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

Farmerville, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Downsville, 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

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.2 — 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 151 / Highway 151

Turn left onto LA 151 / Highway 151

Navigation decision point

3
5.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | LA 33 / Farmerville Highway

Turn right onto LA 33 / Farmerville Highway

Navigation decision point

3
13.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | LA 2 / East Water Street

Turn right onto LA 2 / East Water Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.51 one way

$9.02 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $5.03 $10.06
premium $4.15 $5.42 $10.85
diesel $3.75 $4.90 $9.80

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 10 0 $3.49 $1.59
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.91 $1.33
EV Truck/SUV 13.3 0 $4.65 $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 17, 2026

Origin

Downsville, LA

Evening in Downsville on Sunday

Local time

6:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Sunny

NE 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 5:35AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 3:29AM CDT until October 17 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Destination

West Sterlington, LA

Evening in West Sterlington on Sunday

Local time

6:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Sunny

N 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 5:35AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 3:29AM CDT until October 17 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans 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

2 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

48m 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?

About 16% of this 33.2-mile route involves highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on Sterlington Highway measuring 19.8 miles. The majority of your time will be spent on surface roads. As you approach West Sterlington, expect more local traffic merging as you transition from the highway segments.

Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 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?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 151 / Highway 151.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Downsville, LA to West Sterlington, LA is easy. At 48m with 16% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 151 / Highway 151): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (LA 33 / Farmerville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (LA 2 / East Water Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

254 ft 79 ft

Total Climb

265 ft

Total Descent

428 ft

Highest Point

254 ft

Elevation Range

175 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Downsville, 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 48m. Total distance: 33.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

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 (LA 151 / Highway 151): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (LA 33 / Farmerville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (LA 2 / East Water 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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