Origin
Plain Dealing, LA
Evening in Plain Dealing on Wednesday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plain Dealing, LA to Curtis, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Curtis, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Plain Dealing, LA to Curtis, LA covers 36 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 3, Benton Road, Arthur Ray Teague Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on Highway 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.44 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
18 miles from Plain Dealing, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 36 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 3 and Benton Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.9 miles on Highway 3.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 3 and Benton Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near LA 3 / South Louisiana Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (LA 3 / South Louisiana Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.1 miles (Walter O Bigby Carriageway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.3 miles (Hamilton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 3 / South Louisiana Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 3 / South Louisiana Street
Navigation decision point
4
27.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Walter O Bigby Carriageway
Enter roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Hamilton Road
Enter roundabout onto Hamilton Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
28.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
Turn left onto Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
32.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 71 / Barksdale Boulevard
Turn right onto US 71 / Barksdale Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 3 | 18.9 mi | 26m |
| Benton Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Arthur Ray Teague Parkway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Barksdale Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Hamilton Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Walter O. Bigby Carriageway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Louisiana Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Mary Lee Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 3
— 18.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plain Dealing, LA and Curtis, LA.
1
Start on South Magnolia Street
519 ft
·
28 sec
·
South Magnolia Street
2
Turn left onto LA 2
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Mary Lee Street
3
Turn left
162 ft
·
9 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto LA 3
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Louisiana Street
5
Continue on LA 3
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Highway 3
6
Continue on LA 3
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Benton Road
7
Turn slight right
238 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn straight onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
9
Enter roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway
156 ft
·
4 sec
·
Walter O Bigby Carriageway
10
Continue on Walter O Bigby Carriageway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Walter O Bigby Carriageway
11
Enter roundabout onto Hamilton Road
222 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hamilton Road
12
Continue on Hamilton Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Road
13
Continue on Live Casino Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Live Casino Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
15
Turn left onto Shady Grove Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Shady Grove Drive
16
Turn right onto US 71
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Barksdale Boulevard
17
Turn left onto LA 612
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Sligo Road
18
Arrive at destination
LA 612
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 18 miles from Plain Dealing, LA, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.9 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 36 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Curtis, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Plain Dealing, LA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Plain Dealing, LA
This is one driving day of about 36 miles and 55m.
At 36 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Highway 3 for about 18.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Plain Dealing, LA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Plain Dealing, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Curtis, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Curtis, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Curtis, LA
Evening in Curtis on Wednesday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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 Plain Dealing, LA to Curtis, LA covers 36 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 3, Benton Road, Arthur Ray Teague Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Plain Dealing, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.44 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 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (LA 3 / South Louisiana Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.1 miles (Walter O Bigby Carriageway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.3 miles (Hamilton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Plain Dealing, LA to Curtis, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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