Origin
Eros, LA
Afternoon in Eros on Thursday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eros, LA to Quitman, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
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
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.
Eros, LA
Israyosoy S.
Quitman, LA
Israyosoy S.
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.
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.
Drive Character
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.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 155 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.87 one way
$7.73 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Quitman, LA
Afternoon in Quitman on Thursday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
43m 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 Eros, LA to Quitman, LA covers 25.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 155, Vernon Highway, Beech Springs Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Eros, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.87 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 43m 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 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.
The route from Eros, LA to Quitman, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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