Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spearsville, LA
Stephen Leonardi
West Sterlington, LA
RITESH SINGH
Spearsville, LA to West Sterlington, LA is 38 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Sterlington Highway and Highway 15, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick hop between locations without a significant time commitment. The route is primarily on main roads, making it an easy choice for a same-day journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sterlington Highway | 19.8 mi | 29m |
| Highway 15 | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Water Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pilgrims Rest Church Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Highway 2 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Spearsville, LA and West Sterlington, LA.
Start on Pilgrims Rest Church Road
Turn slight right onto LA 15
Continue on LA 15
Turn left onto LA 2
Continue on LA 2
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Spearsville, 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.
1 decision points cluster around mile 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto LA 2 / East Water Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.16 one way
$10.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| premium | $4.15 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Evening in Spearsville on Sunday
Local time
6:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in West Sterlington on Sunday
Local time
6:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
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 offers a mixed experience, with 43% of the journey on highway. You'll encounter about 19.8 miles on Sterlington Highway as the longest continuous stretch. Expect a blend of faster highway driving and segments that feel more like local roads as you approach your destination. The road character shifts subtly, transitioning from open highway to more developed areas as you get closer to West Sterlington.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 18 miles in near LA 2 / East Water Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Spearsville, LA to West Sterlington, LA is easy. At 56m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 18 miles (LA 2 / East Water Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
174 ft
Total Descent
276 ft
Highest Point
212 ft
~2.7 mi in
Elevation Range
128 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 38 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
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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