Origin
Saint Martinville, LA
Late night in Saint Martinville on Monday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Martinville, LA to Alexandria, LA
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
103.5 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
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6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Martinville, LA
TBD Traveller
Alexandria, LA
Maive & Nahuel Fotografía
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Martinville, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 103.5 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Veterans Memorial Expressway, Southeast Evangeline Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.3 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.82 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.8 miles from Saint Martinville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 103.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 76.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Martin Luther King Jr Drive.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Saint Martinville, LA to Alexandria, LA is easy. At 1h 57m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Martin Luther King Jr Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 96 / Port Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (LA 182 / Southwest Frontage Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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LA 96 / Port Street
Turn right onto LA 96 / Port Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
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~13m in
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LA 182 / Southwest Frontage Road
At end of road, turn right onto LA 182 / Southwest Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
102.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 76.3 mi | 1h 17m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Southeast Evangeline Thruway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Terrace Highway | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| LA 182 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Route 96 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Port Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 76.3 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Martinville, LA and Alexandria, LA.
1
Start on West Bridge Street
279 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Jr Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3
Turn right onto Port Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Port Street
4
Continue on Terrace Highway
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Terrace Highway
5
Continue on State Route 96
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 96
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest Frontage Road
7
Take the ramp straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
9
Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
10
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria
13
Continue on 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
10th Street
14
Turn right onto Murray Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 51.8 miles from Saint Martinville, LA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.3 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 37m
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 Saint Martinville, 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 Saint Martinville, LA
This is one driving day of about 103.5 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Martinville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway for about 76.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.8 mi from Saint Martinville, LA · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 51.8 miles from Saint Martinville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.3 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
$15.82 one way
$31.64 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $17.35 | $34.71 |
| premium | $4.61 | $18.78 | $37.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.99 | $45.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.49 | $6.62 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Late night in Alexandria on Monday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
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52 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
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
1h 57m 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 Saint Martinville, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 103.5 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Veterans Memorial Expressway, Southeast Evangeline Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.8 miles from Saint Martinville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.82 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 Saint Martinville, LA to Alexandria, LA is easy. At 1h 57m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Martin Luther King Jr Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 96 / Port Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (LA 182 / Southwest Frontage Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Martinville, LA to Alexandria, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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