Origin
Gonzales, LA
Afternoon in Gonzales on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gonzales, LA to Alexandria, LA
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
145.6 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Gonzales, LA
Israyosoy S.
Alexandria, LA
Maive & Nahuel Fotografía
Trip Overview
Spanning 145.6 miles, the journey from Gonzales to Alexandria is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 2 hours and 24 minutes to complete. Because this route stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape, making it an efficient day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $20 on fuel for the trek. The path relies on local roads rather than long stretches of interstate, utilizing North Burnside Avenue, North Airline Highway, and I-10 West to move you through the state. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick visit, this drive offers a practical connection between these two cities without requiring complex multi-day planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.8 miles from Gonzales, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate through various local roads, meaning the driving experience requires your full attention as you transition between North Burnside Avenue and North Airline Highway. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—with the longest segment on North Burnside Avenue measuring zero miles—the pace remains steady but requires frequent adjustments. You will spend your time behind the wheel navigating the practical, local character of Louisiana's regional roads. This is a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local connectivity over the high-speed, low-effort nature of a traditional highway commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Burnside Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Gonzales, LA to Alexandria, LA is easy. At 2h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gonzales, LA to Alexandria, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Burnside Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Airline Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 415 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lobdell Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charles I | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Burnside Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gonzales, LA and Alexandria, LA.
1
Start on East Ascension Street
203 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Ascension Street
2
Turn right onto North Burnside Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Burnside Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto North Airline Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Airline Highway
4
Take the exit slight left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
5
Turn straight
2.5 mi
·
4 min
6
Turn left
171 ft
·
7 sec
7
Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 10 West: Baton Rouge
8
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
19 min
9
Keep slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
11
Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
12
Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lobdell Highway
13
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
State Route 1
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
15
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
65 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria
17
Continue on 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
10th Street
18
Turn right onto Murray Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Planning for this 2 hour and 24 minute drive is simple since the route is short enough to handle in one go without mandatory stops. Aim to depart outside of peak traffic hours to ensure you maintain a consistent flow through the local road network. Since you are not relying on interstates for the majority of the trip, keep a close eye on your navigation as you move between North Burnside Avenue and North Airline Highway. Budgeting around $20 for fuel should keep your tank in good shape for the 145.6-mile distance. Take advantage of the flexibility this trip offers by planning your departure time around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-distance travel fatigue.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 72.8 miles from Gonzales, LA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.8 miles or 1h 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 1h 58m
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 Gonzales, 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 Gonzales, LA
This is one driving day of about 145.6 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gonzales, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.8 mi from Gonzales, LA · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.8 miles from Gonzales, 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.
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
$22.26 one way
$44.52 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $24.41 | $48.83 |
| premium | $4.61 | $26.43 | $52.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.35 | $64.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.29 | $6.99 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.74 | $5.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.38 | $9.32 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Afternoon in Alexandria on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°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
22 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
2h 24m 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 Gonzales, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 145.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Burnside Avenue, North Airline Highway, I 10 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.8 miles from Gonzales, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.26 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.
The drive from Gonzales, LA to Alexandria, LA is easy. At 2h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gonzales, LA to Alexandria, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gonzales, LA to Alexandria, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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