How far is Mandeville, LA from Alexandria, LA?

The driving distance from Mandeville, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.84 mi
03h 10m
Flight
155.77 mi
250.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.77 mi
Kilometers
250.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.84 mi
Kilometers
315.17 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Sat, May 2, 5:36 PM CDT
Return by in Mandeville
Sat, May 2, 8:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mandeville
2026-05-02T14:25
Arrive Alexandria
Sat, May 2, 5:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mandeville
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
Livonia
LA

Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

From Mandeville
97.7 mi
01h 35m
To Alexandria
98.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    49 m · 10 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Girod Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Girod Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Florida Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Florida Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 190

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 190

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 190: North Causeway Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 12: Hammond, Slidell

    1288 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 12 West: Hammond

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  15. 15

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

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

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

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

  17. 17

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

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 10th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · 10th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Murray Street

    1757 ft · 1 min · Murray Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mandeville 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
70.2 mi · 36%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.9 mi · 33%
State Route 1
49 mi · 25%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 2%
US 190
1.96 mi · 1%
Highway 190
1.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

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

64.9 mi · 01h 06m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livonia
01h 35m from Mandeville
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mandeville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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 97.7 miles from Mandeville and 98.1 miles from Alexandria.

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 40.1 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 10:38 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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mandeville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Livonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livonia, 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 Livonia.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

38 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

66 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

105 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mandeville and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 155.77 mi (250.68 km).

Mandeville

#1 Mandeville

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population12,559
Coordinates30.3582500, -90.0656300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe Street (-90.065543, 30.358379)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
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.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.16 L · about $26.17
Round trip
$52.34
13.82 gal · 52.32 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Mandeville and Alexandria. The current time is 14:25:49.

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.