Origin
Adner, LA
Afternoon in Adner on Wednesday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adner, LA to Benton, LA
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adner, LA
Ale Zuñiga
Benton, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Trip Overview
The drive from Adner, LA to Benton, LA covers 17.6 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Benton Road, Highway 3, Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Benton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.8 miles from Adner, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Adner, LA to Benton, LA covers 17.6 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Benton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.8 miles in near US 79; US 80 / Highway 80.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 24m 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 0.8 miles (US 79; US 80 / Highway 80): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 220 / Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 79; US 80 / Highway 80
Turn right onto US 79; US 80 / Highway 80
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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I 220 / Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 220 / Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
7.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the exit toward LA 3: Benton Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 3: Benton Road
5
8 mi into trip
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~10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
17.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Simpson Street
Turn right onto Simpson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Benton Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Highway 3 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Bellevue Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Highway 80 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Texas Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Simpson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Benton Road
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adner, LA and Benton, LA.
1
Start on Bellevue Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bellevue Road
2
Turn right onto US 79; US 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 80
3
Continue on US 79; US 80
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Texas Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
5
Merge onto I 220
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 220
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward LA 3: Benton Road
8
Keep slight right at fork
425 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn straight onto LA 3
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Benton Road
10
Continue on LA 3
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 3
11
Turn right onto Simpson Street
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
Simpson Street
12
Arrive at destination
Simpson Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.8 miles from Adner, LA, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17.6 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.8 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Adner, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Adner, LA
This is one driving day of about 17.6 miles and 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Adner, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Benton Road for about 5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.8 mi from Adner, LA · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 17.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.8 miles from Adner, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Benton, LA
The final approach into Benton, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Benton, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Benton, LA
Afternoon in Benton on Wednesday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Garland, TX
9 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
23 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
24m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Adner, LA to Benton, LA covers 17.6 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Benton Road, Highway 3, Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Adner, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 79; US 80 / Highway 80): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 220 / Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Adner, LA to Benton, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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