Origin
Oak Ridge, LA
Late night in Oak Ridge on Saturday
Local time
12:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Ridge, LA to Eros, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Ridge, LA
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Eros, LA
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
This short 7.1-mile drive from Oak Ridge to Eros, Louisiana, is easily manageable in just 16 minutes, making it perfect for a quick trip within the Southeast region. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $1, this route is designed for a single day of travel, requiring no overnight stays. The journey primarily utilizes Vernon-Eros Road, Century Loop, and State Route 34, offering a local driving experience. Given its brevity and straightforward nature, this trip is ideal for those looking for a simple transit between two nearby points in Louisiana.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 on this route, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.2 miles along Vernon-Eros Road. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction, typical of local roads connecting small communities. The road surface and conditions will likely reflect a local, well-traveled path rather than a major interstate.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vernon-Eros Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 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 early in the drive near Vernon-Eros Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oak Ridge, LA to Eros, LA is easy. At 16m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vernon-Eros Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (LA 34; LA 148 / State Route 34): 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Vernon-Eros Road
Turn right onto Vernon-Eros Road
Navigation decision point
3
6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
LA 34; LA 148 / State Route 34
Turn left onto LA 34; LA 148 / State Route 34
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon-Eros Road | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| Century Loop | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| State Route 34 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Parish Road 660 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vernon-Eros Road
— 4.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Ridge, LA and Eros, LA.
1
Start on Parish Road 660
48 ft
·
6 sec
·
Parish Road 660
2
Turn right onto Vernon-Eros Road
4.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Vernon-Eros Road
3
Continue on LA 148
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Century Loop
4
Turn left onto LA 34; LA 148
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 34
5
Continue on LA 34; LA 148
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
2nd Street
6
Arrive at destination
LA 34; LA 148
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.07 one way
$2.14 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.18 | $2.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Eros on Saturday
Local time
12:31 AM
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
16m 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 Oak Ridge, LA to Eros, LA covers 7.1 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vernon-Eros Road, Century Loop, State Route 34. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 miles from Oak Ridge, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.07 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 Oak Ridge, LA to Eros, LA is easy. At 16m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vernon-Eros Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (LA 34; LA 148 / State Route 34): Navigation decision point.
The route from Oak Ridge, 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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