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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Union Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bernice and West Sterlington.
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Start on 3rd Street
70 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Plum Street
121 m · 11 sec · Plum Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1 km · 58 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 2
15.4 mi · 23 min · Highway 2
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2910 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Water Street
908 ft · 17 sec · East Water Street
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Continue on Sterlington Highway
19.8 mi · 30 min · Sterlington Highway
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Bernice
Town in Union Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 1,590 |
| Coordinates | 32.8220900, -92.6579300 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Sterlington
West Sterlington is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.6990300, -92.0979100 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Sterlington (-92.09791, 32.69903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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