Origin
Plain Dealing, LA
Late night in Plain Dealing on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plain Dealing, LA to Adner, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plain Dealing, LA
Tomás Asurmendi
Adner, LA
Ale Zuñiga
Trip Overview
Plain Dealing, LA to Adner, LA is 33.5 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Highway 3, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, no-fuss journey through familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 3 | 18.9 mi | 26m |
| Benton Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Bellevue Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Texas Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Highway 80 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Louisiana Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 3
— 18.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plain Dealing, LA and Adner, LA.
1
Start on South Magnolia Street
519 ft
·
28 sec
·
South Magnolia Street
2
Turn left onto LA 2
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Mary Lee Street
3
Turn left
162 ft
·
9 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto LA 3
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Louisiana Street
5
Continue on LA 3
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Highway 3
6
Continue on LA 3
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Benton Road
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
8
Merge onto I 220
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 220
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 79, US 80: East Texas Street
11
Turn left onto US 79; US 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Texas Street
12
Continue on US 79; US 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 80
13
Turn left onto Bellevue Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bellevue Road
14
Arrive at destination
Bellevue Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Plain Dealing, 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
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 2 / East Mary Lee Street
Turn left onto LA 2 / East Mary Lee Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 3 / South Louisiana Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 3 / South Louisiana Street
Navigation decision point
3
25.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
30.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 79, US 80: East Texas Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 79, US 80: East Texas Street
4
32.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Bellevue Road
Turn left onto Bellevue Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
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.
Destination
Adner, LA
Late night in Adner on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 59% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of Highway 3, Benton Road, and Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 18.9 miles on Highway 3, providing a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. Expect a blend of potentially faster highway driving and more local road sections as you make your way across the landscape.
59% 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: 18.9 mi on Highway 3.
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 0.1 miles in near LA 2 / East Mary Lee Street.
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 48m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 2 / East Mary Lee Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (LA 3 / South Louisiana Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 33.5 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 (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on Highway 3. 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 0.1 miles (LA 2 / East Mary Lee Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (LA 3 / South Louisiana Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Adner, 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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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