How far is Alexandria, LA from Denham Springs, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Denham Springs, LA is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.88 mi
02h 45m
Flight
104.97 mi
168.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.97 mi
Kilometers
168.93 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.88 mi
Kilometers
225.11 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denham Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 6:10 PM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 8:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-15T15:24
Arrive Denham Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 6:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
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
Port Barre
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Alexandria
70 mi
01h 22m
To Denham Springs
70 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Denham Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Denham Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Street

    2160 ft · 2 min · Murray Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Thorn Road

    846 ft · 24 sec · Thorn Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3002: Denham Springs

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 3002 North: Downtown Historic District, Denham Springs

    73 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Range Avenue

    998 ft · 27 sec · South Range Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on South Range Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · South Range Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Eugene Street

    1551 ft · 55 sec · Eugene Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Hummel Street

    1738 ft · 33 sec · South Hummel Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Centerville Street Northeast

    132 m · 16 sec · Centerville Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Benton Street

    70 m · 13 sec · Benton Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Benton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Denham Springs.

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 38%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
32.4 mi · 23%
Martin Luther King
32.4 mi · 23%
West Florida Republic Parkway
9.18 mi · 7%
I 10 East
7.93 mi · 6%
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

64.8 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Barre
01h 22m from Alexandria
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Clear near Denham Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Denham Springs?

The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Port Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Alexandria and 70 miles from Denham Springs.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Mostly Clear near Denham Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Port Barre

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Barre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 3.3 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Barre.

RAIL

Lafayette

37 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

63 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

75 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Denham Springs. Straight-line distance: 104.97 mi (168.93 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Denham Springs

#2 Denham Springs

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population9,842
Coordinates30.4874000, -90.9575300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Denham Springs (-90.95753, 30.4874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.68 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.34
9.86 gal · 37.36 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.67 $37.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.00 $41.99
Premium $4.63 $22.80 $45.60
Diesel $5.42 $26.70 $53.39

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Denham Springs. The current time is 15:24:44.

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.