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Trip from Alexandria, LA to Lutcher, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 14m

Distance

166 mi

267 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

Alexandria, LA

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Downtown Lutcher, LA, LA

Lutcher, LA

Photography Maghradze PH

Trip Overview

The drive from Alexandria, LA to Lutcher, LA covers 166 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, US 190, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.8 miles on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

83 miles from Alexandria, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway 64.8 mi 1h 5m
US 190 49.5 mi 1h 3m
I 10 35.2 mi 39m
Airline Highway 7.8 mi 9m
LA 415 Spur 3.6 mi 5m
North Airline Avenue 2.2 mi 4m
West Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Murray Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Martin Luther King, Jr Highway — 64.8 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, LA and Lutcher, LA.

1

Start on Murray Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Murray Street
2

Turn left onto Thorn Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Thorn Road
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
4

Merge onto I 49; US 71 BYP

65 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
6

Keep slight left at fork

362 ft · 9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
7

Merge onto US 190

49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur

3.6 mi · 5 min · LA 415 Spur
9

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
10

Merge onto I 10

35 mi · 39 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 187 Toward US 61 South: Gramercy Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto US 61

7.8 mi · 9 min · Airline Highway
13

Turn right onto LA 3274

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Airline Avenue
14

Turn right onto LA 641

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
15

Arrive at destination

LA 641

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83 miles from Alexandria, LA, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 37 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 83 miles or 1h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lutcher, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Alexandria, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alexandria, LA

This is one driving day of about 166 miles and 3h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Alexandria, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway for about 64.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Broussard, LA

83 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

Broussard, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lafayette, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83 miles from Alexandria, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Martin Luther King, Jr Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Supper Club BR

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $100 or ab mile 130.4

Hours: 5–10 pm

+12253411000

Visit website

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1.3 mi

Tu tierra-Cafeteria, Breakfast & Brunch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1.3 mi

Supper Club BR

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $100 or ab mile 130.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–10 pm

+12253411000

Visit website

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive mile 130.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+12257679991

Visit website

Tu tierra-Cafeteria, Breakfast & Brunch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+12252563986

Visit website

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.5

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

The Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13184484220

Visit website

The Creek Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.9

Woodworth, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+13184490674

Maison Lacour French Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10 mile 130.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5:30–7 pm

Visit website

Brocatos Breakfast & Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 6–9:30 am

+13184437520

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 142.2

Gonzales, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 142.2

Gonzales, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 118.5

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 118.5

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Pineville, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 118.5

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Alexandria Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13184433458

Visit website

Blue Zoo Aquarium Baton Rouge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 130.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12254165290

Visit website

Burden Museum & Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 130.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12257633990

Visit website

BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 130.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12257578905

Visit website

LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 130.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12257633990

Visit website

Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 130.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+12257652437

Visit website

Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Créole Heritage Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 166

Vacherie, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–3:20 pm

+12252657690

Visit website

West Baton Rouge Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 118.5

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+12253362422

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 65.6 and 154.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
5
66.1 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
6
66.2 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | US 190

Merge onto US 190

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
119.6 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
154.8 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in

Take the exit toward US 61 South: Gramercy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward US 61 South: Gramercy

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.07 one way

$50.14 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $27.52 $55.04
premium $4.56 $29.80 $59.59
diesel $5.61 $36.65 $73.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Alexandria, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Gonzales, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Red E Charging Station

Gonzales, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Alexandria, Louisiana

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Green Park Park & Charge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 7 ChargePoint: 5 Tesla: 2 Blink: 2 Electrify America: 1 Tesla Destination: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.8 0 $17.43 $7.97
Efficient EV 41.5 0 $14.52 $6.64
EV Truck/SUV 66.4 0 $23.24 $10.62

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Alexandria, LA

Afternoon in Alexandria on Saturday

Local time

12:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lutcher, LA

Afternoon in Lutcher on Saturday

Local time

12:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Broussard, LA

83 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

24 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

3h 14m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Alexandria, LA to Lutcher, LA covers 166 miles and takes about 3h 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 64.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 65.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 166 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 65.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.2 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Alexandria, LA to Lutcher, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

Opelousas

65.6 mi in | ~1h 8m

About the Cities

Starting in Alexandria, LA

Full guide →

Alexandria is a historic city, rich in Louisiana history. Civil War historic sites along with easy access to numerous historic locations and Kisatchie National Forest sites make it a city ideal for history enthusiasts and sportsmen.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 166 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Alexandria, LA to Lutcher, LA covers 166 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, US 190, I 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83 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 $25.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 166 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 65.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.2 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Alexandria, LA to Lutcher, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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