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Trip from East Hodge, LA to Eros, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

41m

Distance

26.8 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m

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

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Downtown East Hodge, LA, LA

East Hodge, LA

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Downtown Eros, LA, LA

Eros, LA

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Trip Overview

This 26.8-mile drive from East Hodge to Eros, Louisiana, should take about 41 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, this route is quite economical. You'll primarily navigate local streets, including East Main Street, Main Street, and Front Street, with only a small portion on highways. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local journey through the Southeast region of Louisiana. Given its short distance and duration, this route offers a lot of flexibility for your travel plans.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Main Street 16.9 mi 25m
Main Street 3.2 mi 6m
Front Street 3.2 mi 4m
State Route 34 2.7 mi 4m
2nd Street 0.4 mi <1m
Thornton Loop 0.2 mi <1m
Quitman Highway 0.2 mi <1m
East 3rd 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East Main Street — 16.9 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hodge, LA and Eros, LA.

1

Start on Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Turn slight right onto East 3rd

0.1 mi · 36 sec · East 3rd
3

Turn left onto US 167

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Quitman Highway
4

Continue on US 167; LA 147

2.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street
5

Turn left onto LA 4

17 mi · 25 min · East Main Street
6

Turn left onto LA 34

3.2 mi · 4 min · Front Street
7

Continue on LA 34

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Thornton Loop
8

Turn straight onto LA 34

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 34
9

Continue on LA 34; LA 148

0.4 mi · 38 sec · 2nd Street
10

Arrive at destination

LA 34; LA 148

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | East 3rd

Turn slight right onto East 3rd

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 167 / Quitman Highway

Turn left onto US 167 / Quitman Highway

Navigation decision point

3
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | LA 4 / East Main Street

Turn left onto LA 4 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
20.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | LA 34 / Front Street

Turn left onto LA 34 / Front Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.93 one way

$7.85 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $4.36 $8.72
premium $4.49 $4.73 $9.47
diesel $5.60 $5.91 $11.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8 0 $2.81 $1.29
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.07
EV Truck/SUV 10.7 0 $3.75 $1.72

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 Aug 16, 2026

Origin

East Hodge, LA

Night in East Hodge on Saturday

Local time

9:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

99°F

Sunny

SW 0 to 5 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 4:05PM CDT until August 16 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 3:27PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Destination

Eros, LA

Night in Eros on Saturday

Local time

9:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

100°F

Sunny

SW 0 to 5 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 4:05PM CDT until August 16 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 3:27PM 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

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

41m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 41-minute journey. Only about 10% of this route involves highway driving, meaning you'll spend most of your time on city streets and local roads. The longest stretch without a turn or change in direction is 16.9 miles along East Main Street. This road's character is defined by frequent turns and navigating through communities, rather than long, open stretches. You'll likely experience a varied pace as you transition between different local road segments.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on East Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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 around 0.3 miles in near East 3rd.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from East Hodge, LA to Eros, LA is easy. At 41m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East 3rd): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 167 / Quitman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (LA 4 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

300 ft 159 ft

Total Climb

250 ft

Total Descent

244 ft

Highest Point

300 ft

~5.8 mi in

Elevation Range

141 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Feasty Panda Restaurant

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

5min in 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: chinese

Johnny's Pizza House

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

5min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cuisine: pizza

Group Camp

Camp_site

Around the midpoint, short detour

23min in 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Group Camp

Camp_site

Around the midpoint, short detour

23min in 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in East Hodge, LA

Full guide →

Arriving in Eros, 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 41m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on East Main Street. 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: at 0.3 miles (East 3rd): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 167 / Quitman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (LA 4 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.

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