How far is Alexandria, LA from Mandeville, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Mandeville, LA is about 196 miles (315.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Mandeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Mandeville.
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Start on Murray Street
2160 ft · 2 min · Murray Street
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Turn left onto Thorn Road
846 ft · 24 sec · Thorn Road
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Take the ramp straight
1431 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
61.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Covington, Mandeville
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 190 East: Mandeville
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190 East, LA 22 West: Mandeville, Ponchatoula
1659 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Mandeville, Fontainebleau State Park
64 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 190
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 190
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Continue on Emerald Road
1458 ft · 29 sec · Emerald Road
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Continue on Highway 190
1870 ft · 34 sec · Highway 190
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Continue on Florida Street
1 mi · 2 min · Florida Street
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Turn right onto Girod Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Girod Street
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
49 m · 4 sec · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Mandeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mandeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Mandeville?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Alexandria and 98.1 miles from Mandeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mandeville.
Stop Ideas Near Livonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livonia.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lafayette
New Iberia
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Mandeville. Straight-line distance: 155.77 mi (250.68 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mandeville
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 30.3582500, -90.0656300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mandeville (-90.06563, 30.35825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.96 | $63.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.42 | $74.84 |
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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