This 160.4-mile journey from Pierre Part, LA, to Alexandria, LA, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 49 minutes. You'll be navigating primarily on Highway 70 and State Route 69, with a stretch on Bowie Street, as this route has no highway mileage. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $25 for this drive. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local road experience, offering a direct connection between two points within the Southeast region of Louisiana. It's a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stop.
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
80.7 miles from Pierre Part, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 161.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
Prepare for a route with a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on open highways. With 0% highway share, this drive keeps you engaged with local roads throughout its entirety. While there isn't a specific longest uninterrupted stretch noted, the nature of this route suggests a continuous series of turns and varying speed limits as you move through different communities. You'll likely experience a dynamic driving environment as you transition between different local thoroughfares.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 64.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 42.4 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 161.4 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 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 miles (LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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42.4 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
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42.7 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
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42.8 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway
Merge onto LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
46.4 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|US 190; LA 1 / State Route 1
Merge onto US 190; LA 1 / State Route 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
95.4 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.9 mi
1h 5m
State Route 1
49 mi
1h 2m
Highway 1
20.7 mi
27m
State Route 69
8.7 mi
15m
State Highway 70
7.2 mi
10m
North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi
4m
Bowie Street
2.6 mi
4m
I 10
1.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierre Part, LA and Alexandria, LA.
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Start on Leonie Street
281 ft·14 sec·Leonie Street
2
Turn right onto LA 70
7.2 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
3
Turn left onto LA 69
8.7 mi·15 min·State Route 69
4
Continue on LA 69
2.6 mi·4 min·Bowie Street
5
Turn left onto LA 1
9.1 mi·10 min·Highway 1
6
Continue on LA 1
1.0 mi·2 min·Church Street
7
Continue on LA 1
12 mi·17 min·Highway 1
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 10 West: Lafayette
9
Merge onto I 10
1.6 mi·1 min·I 10
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 151Toward LA 415: LobdellUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
317 ft·7 sec
Toward LA 415: LobdellUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto LA 415
3.6 mi·4 min·North Lobdell Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 190; LA 1
49 mi·1 hr 2 min·State Route 1
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
15
Merge onto I 49; US 167
65 mi·1 hr 5 min·Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward 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 destination
Murray Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, you have flexibility in when you depart for this 160.4-mile trip. Aiming for a morning departure will allow you to reach Alexandria with plenty of daylight. With only one stop recommended, you can easily incorporate a brief break for fuel or a quick snack without significantly altering your 2 hour 49 minute estimated travel time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $25, and it's always wise to top off before heading out on local roads where services might be less frequent. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to speed limit changes as you pass through towns along Highway 70 and State Route 69.
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 80.7 miles from Pierre Part, LA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 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 36 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.7 miles or 1h 53m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pierre Part, 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 Pierre Part, LA
This is one driving day of about 161.4 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Pierre Part, 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 Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway for about 64.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.7 mi from Pierre Part, LA
· 1h 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.38 one way
$48.75 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$26.76
$53.52
premium
$4.56
$28.97
$57.94
diesel
$5.61
$35.64
$71.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.4
0
$16.95
$7.75
Efficient EV
40.4
0
$14.12
$6.46
EV Truck/SUV
64.6
0
$22.60
$10.33
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Pierre Part, LA
Afternoon
in Pierre Part on Friday
Local time
1:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Alexandria, LA
Afternoon
in Alexandria on Friday
Local time
1:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
3h 20m 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 Pierre Part, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 161.4 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, State Route 1, Highway 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.7 miles from Pierre Part, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.38 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 12 significant decision points across 161.4 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 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 miles (LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pierre Part, LA to Alexandria, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
