How far is Alexandria, LA from Springhill, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Springhill, LA is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
169.81 mi
03h 18m
Flight
131.46 mi
211.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.46 mi
Kilometers
211.56 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.81 mi
Kilometers
273.29 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springhill
Wed, May 13, 1:35 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Wed, May 13, 4:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-12T22:16
Arrive Springhill
Wed, May 13, 1:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:22 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
Mansfield
LA

City in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Alexandria
84.9 mi
01h 39m
To Springhill
84.9 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Springhill.

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Street

    1757 ft · 1 min · Murray Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    1332 ft · 31 sec · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1620 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

    120.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hamilton Road, DiamondJacks Boulevard

    801 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway

    8 m · 1 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway

    1213 ft · 30 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

    49 m · 4 sec · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Benton Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Benton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 3

    18.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 3

  16. 16

    Continue on South Louisiana Street

    2911 ft · 1 min · South Louisiana Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Mary Lee Street

    2406 ft · 46 sec · West Mary Lee Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Magnolia Street

    116 m · 9 sec · North Magnolia Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hickory Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 157

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 157

  22. 22

    Continue on Plain Dealing Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Plain Dealing Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Butler Street

    1674 ft · 49 sec · Butler Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    21 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    65 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
60.2 mi · 35%
Martin Luther King
60.2 mi · 35%
Highway 3
18.9 mi · 11%
Highway 157
14.5 mi · 9%
Benton Road
6.31 mi · 4%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

120 mi · 02h 03m

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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 39m from Alexandria
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alexandria and Sunny near Springhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Springhill?

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Alexandria and 84.9 miles from Springhill.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Springhill.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mansfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

53 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

53 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

85 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

100 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Springhill. Straight-line distance: 131.46 mi (211.56 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

City in Louisiana, USA

Population5,097
Coordinates33.0059700, -93.4668400
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Springhill (-93.46684, 33.00597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.68 L · about $22.68
Round trip
$45.37
11.98 gal · 45.36 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.68 $45.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.63 $27.70 $55.41
Diesel $5.42 $32.44 $64.87

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Springhill. The current time is 22:16:54.

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.