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Trip from Eros, LA to Quitman, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

25.6 mi

41 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

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Downtown Eros, LA, LA

Eros, LA

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Downtown Quitman, LA, LA

Quitman, LA

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Trip Overview

This short, 25.6-mile journey from Eros to Quitman in Louisiana is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 43 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. The drive primarily utilizes Highway 155 and Vernon Highway, with a section of Beech Springs Road, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. This route stays within the Southeast region, providing a straightforward connection between two points in Louisiana.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 155 5.7 mi 10m
Vernon Highway 5.7 mi 10m
Beech Springs Road 3.5 mi 6m
Front Street 3.2 mi 4m
State Route 34 2.7 mi 4m
Highway 146 1.8 mi 3m
Quitman Highway 1.1 mi 1m
Shell Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Highway 155 — 5.7 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 34; LA 148

0.4 mi · 38 sec · 2nd Street
2

Continue on LA 34; LA 148

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 34
3

Turn straight onto LA 34

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Thornton Loop
4

Continue on LA 34

3.2 mi · 4 min · Front Street
5

Turn right onto LA 4

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Shell Avenue
6

Turn right onto State Route 146

0.4 mi · 42 sec · State Route 146
7

Continue on LA 146

1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 146
8

Continue on LA 146

5.7 mi · 10 min · Vernon Highway
9

Turn left onto LA 155

5.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 155
10

Turn right onto LA 155

3.5 mi · 6 min · Beech Springs Road
11

At end of road, turn right onto LA 155

0.8 mi · 1 min · Quitman Highway
12

Continue on US 167; LA 155

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Quitman Highway
13

Turn left onto LA 155

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Republic Street
14

Arrive at destination

LA 155

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
6.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | LA 4 / Shell Avenue

Turn right onto LA 4 / Shell Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
15 mi into trip | ~24m in | LA 155 / Highway 155

Turn left onto LA 155 / Highway 155

Navigation decision point

4
20.7 mi into trip | ~34m in | LA 155 / Beech Springs Road

Turn right onto LA 155 / Beech Springs Road

Navigation decision point

4
24.2 mi into trip | ~40m in | LA 155 / Quitman Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 155 / Quitman Highway

Navigation decision point

4
25.3 mi into trip | ~42m in | LA 155 / Republic Street

Turn left onto LA 155 / Republic Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.93 one way

$7.87 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $4.35 $8.70
premium $4.65 $4.68 $9.37
diesel $5.35 $5.39 $10.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64

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 May 24, 2026

Origin

Eros, LA

Afternoon in Eros on Wednesday

Local time

4:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Patchy Fog

0 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 24 at 2:46AM CDT until May 24 at 5:15AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 24 at 12:06AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Destination

Quitman, LA

Afternoon in Quitman on Wednesday

Local time

4:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Patchy Fog

0 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 24 at 2:46AM CDT until May 24 at 5:15AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 24 at 12:06AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM 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

43m 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?

The drive from Eros to Quitman presents a mixed driving profile, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 5.7 miles on Highway 155, offering a consistent pace before transitioning onto other roads. Expect a blend of quicker highway sections and potentially more winding or slower local road segments as you navigate through Vernon Highway and Beech Springs Road. This variety means you'll experience different driving conditions, keeping the trip engaging without being overly demanding.

41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Highway 155.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near LA 4 / Shell Avenue.

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 43m 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: at 6.5 miles (LA 4 / Shell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (LA 155 / Highway 155): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (LA 155 / Beech Springs Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

288 ft 159 ft

Total Climb

159 ft

Total Descent

178 ft

Highest Point

288 ft

~18.3 mi in

Elevation Range

129 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Eros, LA

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Arriving in Quitman, 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 43m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Highway 155. 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 6.5 miles (LA 4 / Shell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (LA 155 / Highway 155): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (LA 155 / Beech Springs Road): Navigation decision point.

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