Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grambling, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Henry, LA
Franco Monsalvo
Grambling, LA to Henry, LA is 21.4 miles and takes about 29 minutes via North Trenton Street and I 20, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive for those needing to connect these two points. You'll mostly be on surface roads, making it an easy option if you're looking for a quick transit rather than an extended scenic adventure. It's a practical choice for a simple point-to-point trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Trenton Street | 14 mi | 17m |
| I 20 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| LA 545 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Rwe Jones Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Vienna Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Service Road West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Grambling, LA and Henry, LA.
Start on Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 150
Turn right onto LA 149
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 20
Take the exit
Turn straight onto South Service Road West
Turn left onto US 63; US 167; LA 146
Merge onto US 63; US 167; LA 146
Turn left onto LA 545
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto LA 149 / Rwe Jones Drive
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining
Turn left onto US 63; US 167; LA 146 / North Vienna Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto LA 545
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| premium | $4.49 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.72 | $9.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Grambling on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in Henry on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only about 25% on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14 miles on North Trenton Street before transitioning to other roads. Expect a less intense driving experience compared to a full highway route, with more opportunities to observe local surroundings. The majority of your travel will be on roads with more frequent intersections and potentially lower speed limits.
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 around 0.2 miles in near LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (LA 149 / Rwe Jones Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
275 ft
Total Descent
333 ft
Highest Point
305 ft
Elevation Range
177 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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