How far is Springhill, LA from Alexandria, LA?

The driving distance from Springhill, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 180 miles (289.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
180 mi
03h 26m
Flight
143.08 mi
230.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.08 mi
Kilometers
230.27 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180 mi
Kilometers
289.68 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Wed, May 13, 2:22 AM CDT
Return by in Springhill
Wed, May 13, 5:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springhill
2026-05-12T22:55
Arrive Alexandria
Wed, May 13, 2:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springhill
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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Springhill
95.6 mi
01h 43m
To Alexandria
84.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 1072

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 1072

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bene Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Bene Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Route 25

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 25

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Beulah Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Beulah Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.3 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto South Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue

    1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Mississippi Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Street

    2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Smithdale Road

    2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    900 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1612 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Louisiana Avenue

    27.2 mi · 34 min · Louisiana Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    32.1 mi · 42 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1294 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Pineville Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1, LA 28 Business: Downtown Alexandria

    1347 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1618 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Murray Street

    703 ft · 32 sec · Murray Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Smithdale Road
79.1 mi · 44%
Louisiana Avenue
27.2 mi · 15%
State Route 25
17.7 mi · 10%
Highway 1072
3.12 mi · 2%
Bene Street
2.49 mi · 1%
Beulah Avenue
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

32.1 mi · 00h 42m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
143.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
01h 43m from Springhill
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springhill and Sunny near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180 miles (289.7 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Springhill and 84.4 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.05 one way or $48.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springhill and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 143.08 mi (230.27 km).

Springhill

#1 Springhill

City in Louisiana, USA

Population4,684
Coordinates30.8079600, -90.1000800
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Highway 1072 (-90.100151, 30.807919)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.04 L · about $24.05
Round trip
$48.09
12.7 gal · 48.08 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.05 $48.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.04 $54.09
Premium $4.63 $29.37 $58.74
Diesel $5.42 $34.39 $68.77

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 Springhill and Alexandria. The current time is 22:55:27.

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.