How far is Springhill, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Springhill, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
65 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
21 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Butler Street
1674 ft · 43 sec · Butler Street
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Continue on Plain Dealing Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Plain Dealing Road
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Continue on Highway 157
14.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 157
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Continue on Hickory Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Hickory Drive
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Turn slight left onto North Magnolia Street
116 m · 11 sec · North Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto East Mary Lee Street
2388 ft · 40 sec · East Mary Lee Street
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Turn left
49 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Louisiana Street
2996 ft · 1 min · South Louisiana Street
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Continue on Highway 3
18.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 3
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Continue on Benton Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Benton Road
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Turn slight right
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
1 km · 1 min · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway
47 m · 4 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway
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Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway
1163 ft · 28 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hamilton Road
68 m · 6 sec · Hamilton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
120.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elliott Street, Downtown Alexandria
3043 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Thorn Road
809 ft · 30 sec · Thorn Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
1861 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
535 ft · 23 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Murray Street
49 m · 7 sec · Murray Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
120 mi · 02h 03m
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 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 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Springhill and 76.2 miles from Alexandria.
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 29.8 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springhill and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springhill and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 131.46 mi (211.56 km).
#1 Springhill
City in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 5,097 |
| Coordinates | 33.0059700, -93.4668400 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.23 | $48.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.32 | $52.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
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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