Origin
Alexandria, LA
Morning in Alexandria on Saturday
Local time
10:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, LA to Broussard, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, LA
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Broussard, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alexandria, LA to Broussard, LA covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on LA 1, 3rd Street, LA 107 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.6 miles on LA 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 53.3 miles, with most of the trip on LA 1 and 3rd Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.6 miles on LA 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
LA 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on LA 1 and 3rd Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (LA 451 / Bayou Des Glaises Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.3 miles (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
3
39.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
LA 451 / Bayou Des Glaises Street
Turn right onto LA 451 / Bayou Des Glaises Street
Navigation decision point
4
40.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Highway 1182
Turn right onto Highway 1182
Navigation decision point
4
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Barron Road
Turn left onto Barron Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LA 1 | 29.6 mi | 41m |
| 3rd Street | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| LA 107 | 7 mi | 12m |
| Mp Cutoff Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Highway 1181 | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Highway 1182 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bayou Des Glaises Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Tassin Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
LA 1
— 29.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, LA and Broussard, LA.
1
Start on Murray Street
159 ft
·
14 sec
·
Murray Street
2
Turn left onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
4th Street
3
Turn straight
413 ft
·
10 sec
4
Continue on 3rd Street
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
3rd Street
5
Continue on LA 1
30 mi
·
41 min
·
LA 1
6
Turn right onto LA 451
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayou Des Glaises Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto Tassin Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tassin Street
9
Continue on Mp Cutoff Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Mp Cutoff Road
10
Turn right onto Highway 1182
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 1182
11
Turn straight onto LA 1181
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 1181
12
Turn left onto LA 107
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
LA 107
13
Turn slight right onto Mayberry Road
468 ft
·
22 sec
·
Mayberry Road
14
Turn left onto Barron Road
78 ft
·
3 sec
·
Barron Road
15
Arrive at destination
Barron Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Alexandria, LA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Alexandria, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Broussard, LA
The final approach into Broussard, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.05 one way
$16.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Broussard, LA
Morning in Broussard on Saturday
Local time
10:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alexandria, LA to Broussard, LA covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are LA 1, 3rd Street, LA 107. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from Alexandria, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (LA 451 / Bayou Des Glaises Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.3 miles (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Alexandria, LA to Broussard, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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