How far is Bernice, LA from West Sterlington, LA?

The driving distance from Bernice, LA to West Sterlington, LA is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.67 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.63 mi
54.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.63 mi
Kilometers
54.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.67 mi
Kilometers
59.01 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Sterlington
Tue, May 12, 9:44 PM CDT
Return by in Bernice
Tue, May 12, 10:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bernice
2026-05-12T20:49
Arrive West Sterlington
Tue, May 12, 9:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bernice
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Farmerville
LA

City in Union Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Bernice
18.3 mi
00h 27m
To West Sterlington
18.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bernice and West Sterlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bernice and West Sterlington.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    70 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Plum Street

    121 m · 11 sec · Plum Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1 km · 58 sec · 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 2

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Highway 2

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    2910 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Water Street

    908 ft · 17 sec · East Water Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sterlington Highway

    19.8 mi · 30 min · Sterlington Highway

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 2

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bernice and West Sterlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sterlington Highway
19.8 mi · 54%
Highway 2
15.4 mi · 42%
4th Street
0.65 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.55 mi · 2%
East Water Street
0.17 mi
Plum Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Sterlington Highway

Continue on Sterlington Highway

19.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmerville
00h 27m from Bernice
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bernice and Sunny near West Sterlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bernice to West Sterlington?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farmerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Bernice and 18.3 miles from West Sterlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bernice and Sunny near West Sterlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bernice and West Sterlington. Straight-line distance: 33.63 mi (54.12 km).

Bernice

#1 Bernice

Town in Union Parish, Louisiana

Population1,590
Coordinates32.8220900, -92.6579300
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Sterlington

West Sterlington is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.6990300, -92.0979100
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Bernice (-92.65793, 32.82209)
End: West Sterlington (-92.09791, 32.69903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.77
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.89 $9.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.49 $10.99
Premium $4.63 $5.97 $11.93
Diesel $5.42 $6.99 $13.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bernice and West Sterlington. The current time is 20:49:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.