How far is Alexandria, LA from Minden, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Minden, LA is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Minden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Minden.
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Start on Murray Street
1757 ft · 1 min · Murray Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1332 ft · 31 sec · 10th Street
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Take the ramp straight
1620 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2448 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
8.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on HWY 84 EAST
981 ft · 21 sec · HWY 84 EAST
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Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Ringgold Avenue
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Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ringgold Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on HWY 371
34.6 mi · 50 min · HWY 371
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Continue on South Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Sibley Road
1528 ft · 26 sec · Sibley Road
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Continue on Lee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1190 ft · 50 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Union Street
54 m · 13 sec · West Union Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
32 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Minden.
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
76.7 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Minden?
The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Powhatan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Alexandria and 64.8 miles from Minden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.34 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minden.
Stop Ideas Near Powhatan
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 Powhatan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Minden. Straight-line distance: 102.73 mi (165.33 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minden
Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,575 |
| Coordinates | 32.6154300, -93.2868400 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minden (-93.28684, 32.61543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.51 | $39.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.18 | $42.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
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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