Origin
Broussard, LA
Morning in Broussard on Saturday
Local time
10:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broussard, LA to Alexandria, 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
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broussard, LA
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Alexandria, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Broussard, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 60.5 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 I 49, US 71, State Route 107 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.8 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.14 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: 60.5 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 (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 60.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 49 and US 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.8 miles on I 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and US 71. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near LA 107 / State Route 107.
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 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (LA 107 / State Route 107): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (LA 107 / Lodge Lin Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (LA 115 / West Church Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
LA 107 / State Route 107
At end of road, turn right onto LA 107 / State Route 107
Navigation decision point
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
LA 107 / Lodge Lin Road
At end of road, turn right onto LA 107 / Lodge Lin Road
Navigation decision point
4
22.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
LA 115 / West Church Street
Turn left onto LA 115 / West Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
LA 115 / South Lexington Avenue
Turn left onto LA 115 / South Lexington Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 30.8 mi | 31m |
| US 71 | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| State Route 107 | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| LA 107 | 5 mi | 12m |
| Highway 115 West | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Macarthur Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Murray Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 30.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broussard, LA and Alexandria, LA.
1
Start on Barron Road
395 ft
·
17 sec
·
Barron Road
2
Turn right onto LA 107
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 107
3
At end of road, turn right onto LA 107
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 107
4
Continue on LA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 107
5
Turn right onto LA 107
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
LA 107
6
At end of road, turn right onto LA 107
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lodge Lin Road
7
Turn right onto US 71
10 mi
·
15 min
·
US 71
8
Turn left onto LA 115
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Church Street
9
Turn left onto LA 115
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Lexington Avenue
10
Turn right onto LA 115
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Street
11
Continue on LA 115
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 115 West
12
Continue on LA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Street
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 49 North: Alexandria
14
Merge onto I 49
31 mi
·
31 min
·
I 49
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria
16
Continue on 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
10th Street
17
Turn right onto Murray Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Street
18
Arrive at destination
Murray Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Broussard, LA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Broussard, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alexandria, LA
The final approach into Alexandria, 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
$9.14 one way
$18.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Alexandria, LA
Morning in Alexandria on Saturday
Local time
10:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°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 warmer 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 Broussard, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 60.5 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 I 49, US 71, State Route 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 30.2 miles from Broussard, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.14 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 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (LA 107 / State Route 107): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (LA 107 / Lodge Lin Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (LA 115 / West Church Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Broussard, LA to Alexandria, 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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