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

The driving distance from Eden Isle, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 220.6 miles (355 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
220.61 mi
03h 34m
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
220.61 mi
Kilometers
355.03 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 6:50 AM CDT
Return by in Eden Isle
Wed, Apr 15, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Isle
2026-04-15T03:16
Arrive Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 6:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden Isle
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 Eden Isle
108.1 mi
01h 47m
To Alexandria
112.5 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charles Court

    1518 ft · 1 min · Charles Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Windward Passage Street

    1236 ft · 54 sec · Windward Passage Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eden Isles Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Eden Isles Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pontchartrain Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gause Boulevard West

    3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Airport Road

    1520 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on 10th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Murray Street

    1757 ft · 1 min · Murray Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
87.8 mi · 40%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.9 mi · 29%
State Route 1
49 mi · 22%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 2%
Gause Boulevard West
3.01 mi · 1%
Pontchartrain Drive
2.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

80.3 mi · 01h 27m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
174 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
01h 47m from Eden Isle
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eden Isle and Partly Sunny near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.6 miles (355 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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 108.1 miles from Eden Isle and 112.5 miles from Alexandria.

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 46.6 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.50 one way or $59.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 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 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 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 Eden Isle and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 174.01 mi (280.04 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Eden Isle

Census-designated place in St.

Population7,041
Coordinates30.2285300, -89.7986700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Charles Court (-89.79835, 30.228704)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.79 gal
29.47 L · about $29.50
Round trip
$59.00
15.58 gal · 58.94 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.50 $59.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.18 $66.36
Premium $4.63 $36.03 $72.06
Diesel $5.42 $42.18 $84.37

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 Eden Isle and Alexandria. The current time is 03:16:20.

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.