Origin
West Sterlington, LA
Evening in West Sterlington on Monday
Local time
5:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Sterlington, LA to Bernice, LA
Drive Time
54m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
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6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from West Sterlington, LA to Bernice, LA covers 36.6 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on LA 2, Bernice Highway, Highway 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on LA 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 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
18.3 miles from West Sterlington, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from West Sterlington, LA to Bernice, LA covers 36.6 miles and takes about 54m, 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 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
LA 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.1 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 1.9 miles in near LA 2.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 54m 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 1.9 miles (LA 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20 miles (LA 2; LA 15; LA 33 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (LA 2 / Bernice Highway): 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.
4
1.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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LA 2
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 2
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
20 mi into trip
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~29m in
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LA 2; LA 15; LA 33 / North Main Street
Turn right onto LA 2; LA 15; LA 33 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
20.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
LA 2 / Bernice Highway
Turn left onto LA 2 / Bernice Highway
Navigation decision point
4
36.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate / Cherry Street
Turn right onto US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate / Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
4
36.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
3rd Street
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LA 2 | 18.1 mi | 27m |
| Bernice Highway | 15.4 mi | 22m |
| Highway 2 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| 4th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
LA 2
— 18.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Sterlington, LA and Bernice, LA.
1
Start on LA 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 2
2
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 2
18 mi
·
27 min
·
LA 2
3
Turn right onto LA 2; LA 15; LA 33
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto LA 2
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Bernice Highway
5
Continue on LA 2
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
4th Street
6
Turn right onto US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate
386 ft
·
10 sec
·
Cherry Street
7
Turn left onto 3rd Street
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
3rd Street
8
Arrive at destination
3rd 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 18.3 miles from West Sterlington, LA, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.1 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 36.6 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.3 miles or 27m 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 Bernice, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Sterlington, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 West Sterlington, LA
This is one driving day of about 36.6 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Sterlington, 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 LA 2 for about 18.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from West Sterlington, LA · 27m 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from West Sterlington, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bernice, LA
The final approach into Bernice, 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 Bernice, 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
$5.60 one way
$11.19 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
| premium | $4.61 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
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
Bernice, LA
Evening in Bernice on Monday
Local time
5:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
54m 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 West Sterlington, LA to Bernice, LA covers 36.6 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are LA 2, Bernice Highway, Highway 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from West Sterlington, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 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 54m 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 1.9 miles (LA 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20 miles (LA 2; LA 15; LA 33 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (LA 2 / Bernice Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Sterlington, LA to Bernice, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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