Origin
North Hodge, LA
Evening in North Hodge on Friday
Local time
6:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Hodge, LA to Eros, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Hodge, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Eros, LA
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
This 26.8-mile drive from North Hodge to Eros, Louisiana, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 40 minutes, making it perfect for a single day. You'll navigate through familiar Southeast region terrain, primarily using local roads like East Main Street and Main Street. With a low fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is budget-friendly for a short excursion. Given its brevity and straightforward nature, it functions well as a standalone trip rather than requiring an overnight stay. The drive offers a straightforward connection between these two Louisiana communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 26.8-mile journey. While only 10% of the route involves highway driving, you'll spend most of your time on local streets such as East Main Street and Front Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 16.9 miles, primarily on East Main Street. This suggests a route with frequent intersections and changes in direction, characteristic of navigating through populated areas rather than open highway. The road's personality is more about local connectivity than high-speed travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near LA 4 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Hodge, LA to Eros, LA is easy. At 40m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (LA 4 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (LA 34 / Front Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
LA 4 / East Main Street
Turn left onto LA 4 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
LA 34 / Front Street
Turn left onto LA 34 / Front Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 16.9 mi | 25m |
| Front Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| State Route 34 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Quitman Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Thornton Loop | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 16.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Hodge, LA and Eros, LA.
1
Start on US 167
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Quitman Highway
2
Continue on US 167; LA 147
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto LA 4
17 mi
·
25 min
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto LA 34
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Front Street
5
Continue on LA 34
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Thornton Loop
6
Turn straight onto LA 34
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 34
7
Continue on LA 34; LA 148
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
2nd Street
8
Arrive at destination
LA 34; LA 148
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
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
Eros, LA
Evening in Eros on Friday
Local time
6:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
27 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
40m 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 North Hodge, LA to Eros, LA covers 26.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Front Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from North Hodge, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.05 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.
The drive from North Hodge, LA to Eros, LA is easy. At 40m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (LA 4 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (LA 34 / Front Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Hodge, LA to Eros, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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