Origin
Galliano, LA
Afternoon in Galliano on Thursday
Local time
2:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Galliano, LA to Alexandria, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
224.9 mi
362 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Galliano, LA
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Alexandria, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Galliano, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 224.9 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, LA 308 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.4 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.4 miles from Galliano, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 224.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Galliano, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 224.9 miles and takes about 4h 19m, 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 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 95.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near LA 657.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.9 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (LA 657): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 125.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
LA 657
Turn right onto LA 657
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
28.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Turn left toward US 90 West: Morgan City
Navigation decision point
Toward US 90 West: Morgan City
5
125.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
|
US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
130.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
224.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 17m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 95.4 mi | 1h 43m |
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 76.3 mi | 1h 17m |
| LA 308 | 14.4 mi | 20m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| LA 3235 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Southeast Evangeline Thruway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Highway 1 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 95.4 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galliano, LA and Alexandria, LA.
1
Start on East 116th Street
260 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 116th Street
2
Turn right onto LA 308
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto LA 3162
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
LA 3162
4
Turn right onto LA 3235
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
LA 3235
5
Turn right onto LA 657
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
LA 657
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on LA 308
14 mi
·
20 min
·
LA 308
7
Turn left onto LA 654
362 ft
·
1 min
·
LA 654
8
Turn right onto LA 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
9
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward US 90 West: Morgan City
10
Merge onto US 90
95 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
US 90
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
16
Take the exit onto LA 92-1
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Young Street
17
Continue on LA 92-1
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Young Street
18
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
St Etienne Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
20
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
21
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Morgan Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 90; LA 182
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
23
Keep slight left at fork
158 ft
·
7 sec
24
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
25
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
26
Continue on I 49; LA 182
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
27
Continue on I 49; US 167
76 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria
29
Continue on 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
10th Street
30
Turn right onto Murray Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Street
31
Arrive at destination
Murray Street
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 112.4 miles from Galliano, LA, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.4 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 49 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.4 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Galliano, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Galliano, LA
This is one driving day of about 224.9 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Galliano, 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 US 90 for about 95.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.4 mi from Galliano, LA · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.4 miles from Galliano, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.4 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Alexandria, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.97 one way
$67.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $37.29 | $74.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $40.37 | $80.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.66 | $99.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
(6 mi)
$0.42
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.61 | $10.80 |
| Efficient EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.68 | $9.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90 | 1 | $31.49 | $14.39 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Alexandria on Thursday
Local time
2:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Galliano, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 224.9 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, LA 308. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.4 miles from Galliano, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.97 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.9 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (LA 657): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 125.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Galliano, LA to Alexandria, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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