How far is Woodmere, LA from Alexandria, LA?

The driving distance from Woodmere, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
211.37 mi
03h 36m
Flight
172.82 mi
278.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.82 mi
Kilometers
278.12 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.37 mi
Kilometers
340.17 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, Oct 15, 11:58 PM CDT
Return by in Woodmere
Fri, Oct 16, 3:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodmere
2026-10-15T20:22
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, Oct 15, 11:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodmere
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
Maringouin
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Woodmere
106.5 mi
01h 48m
To Alexandria
104.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Paige Janette Drive

    2522 ft · 1 min · Paige Janette Drive

  2. 2

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

    77 m · 13 sec · Oakmere Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Deerpark Drive

    2111 ft · 1 min · Deerpark Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard

    94 m · 13 sec · Woodmere Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Patricia Lane

    1266 ft · 48 sec · Patricia Lane

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard

    983 ft · 36 sec · Alex Kornman Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Long Leaf Lane

    679 ft · 29 sec · Long Leaf Lane

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue

    114 m · 13 sec · Destrehan Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Destrehan Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Destrehan Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Destrehan Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Destrehan Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    3212 ft · 1 min · Westbank Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection

  15. 15

    Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  21. 21

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

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

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

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

  23. 23

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

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on 10th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · 10th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Murray Street

    1757 ft · 1 min · Murray Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodmere 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pontchartrain Expressway
84.5 mi · 40%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.9 mi · 31%
State Route 1
49 mi · 23%
Westbank Expressway
4.17 mi · 2%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 2%
Destrehan Avenue
2.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pontchartrain Expressway

Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

80.6 mi · 01h 32m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
172.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maringouin
01h 48m from Woodmere
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodmere and Sunny near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.5 miles from Woodmere and 104.8 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.18 one way or $58.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maringouin

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 Maringouin and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 13.6 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 14.3 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 14.3 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 Maringouin.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

33 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

56 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

101 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodmere and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 172.82 mi (278.12 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Woodmere

Woodmere is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.8579800, -90.0803500
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Paige Janette Drive (-90.080769, 29.857909)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.46 gal
28.23 L · about $29.18
Round trip
$58.37
14.92 gal · 56.46 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $29.18 $58.37
Mid-grade $4.38 $32.64 $65.29
Premium $4.78 $35.67 $71.33
Diesel $5.82 $43.44 $86.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodmere and Alexandria. The current time is 20:22:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.