How far is Alexandria, LA from Shenandoah, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Shenandoah, LA is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Shenandoah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Shenandoah.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Airline Highway
2406 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
1840 ft · 41 sec · Airline Highway
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Turn left
850 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Coursey Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Coursey Boulevard
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Continue on George Oneal Road
2999 ft · 1 min · George Oneal Road
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Continue on George O'Neal Road
1200 ft · 31 sec · George O'Neal Road
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Turn right onto Kennesaw Drive
1385 ft · 49 sec · Kennesaw Drive
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Turn left onto Chadsford Avenue
152 m · 19 sec · Chadsford Avenue
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Turn right onto Antioch Boulevard
1017 ft · 35 sec · Antioch Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Antioch Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Shenandoah.
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 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 Alexandria and Sunny near Shenandoah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Shenandoah?
The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Opelousas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Alexandria and 67.7 miles from Shenandoah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Shenandoah.
Stop Ideas Near Opelousas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Opelousas.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Shenandoah. Straight-line distance: 106.25 mi (171 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shenandoah
City in Fremont and Page Counties in the U.
| Population | 18,399 |
| Coordinates | 30.4013000, -91.0009400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shenandoah (-91.00094, 30.4013)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $18.10 | $36.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.11 | $44.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.88 | $51.77 |
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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