How far is Alexandria, LA from Eden Isle, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Eden Isle, LA is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.79 mi
04h 12m
Flight
174.01 mi
280.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.01 mi
Kilometers
280.04 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.79 mi
Kilometers
348.89 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Isle
Wed, Apr 15, 9:24 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 1:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-15T05:11
Arrive Eden Isle
Wed, Apr 15, 9:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Alexandria
108.3 mi
02h 06m
To Eden Isle
108.4 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Eden Isle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Eden Isle.

  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

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard

    2028 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

    3233 ft · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gause Boulevard West

    3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pontchartrain Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Eden Isles Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Eden Isles Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Windward Passage Street

    1236 ft · 56 sec · Windward Passage Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Charles Court

    1518 ft · 1 min · Charles Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charles Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Eden Isle.

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
79.5 mi · 37%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 25%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
32.4 mi · 15%
Martin Luther King
32.4 mi · 15%
I 10 East
7.93 mi · 4%
Gause Boulevard West
3.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

79.5 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
174 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
02h 06m from Alexandria
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Partly Sunny near Eden Isle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Eden Isle?

The road trip is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km) and usually takes 04h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.3 miles from Alexandria and 108.4 miles from Eden Isle.

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

The direct path is about 174 miles (280 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.97 one way or $57.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alexandria and Partly Sunny near Eden Isle.

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

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 Grosse Tete and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Tete.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Eden Isle. Straight-line distance: 174.01 mi (280.04 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
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#2 Eden Isle

Census-designated place in St.

Population7,041
Coordinates30.2285300, -89.7986700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Eden Isle (-89.79867, 30.22853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.96 L · about $28.97
Round trip
$57.94
15.3 gal · 57.92 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.97 $57.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.58 $65.16
Premium $4.63 $35.38 $70.76
Diesel $5.42 $41.42 $82.85

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 Eden Isle. The current time is 05:11:41.

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.