Origin
Springhill, LA
Afternoon in Springhill on Sunday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springhill, LA to Alexandria, LA
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
161.3 mi
260 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springhill, LA
Anastasiya Badun
Alexandria, LA
Maive & Nahuel Fotografía
Trip Overview
The drive from Springhill, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 161.3 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Butler Street, Plain Dealing Road, Highway 157 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.66 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.6 miles from Springhill, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 161.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Butler Street 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 Springhill, LA to Alexandria, LA is easy. At 2h 46m 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 Springhill, LA to Alexandria, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plain Dealing Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 157 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hickory Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Magnolia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Mary Lee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Louisiana Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Butler Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springhill, LA and Alexandria, LA.
1
Start on the route
213 ft
·
17 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right
69 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto Butler Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Butler Street
4
Continue on Plain Dealing Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Plain Dealing Road
5
Continue on Highway 157
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 157
6
Continue on Hickory Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Drive
7
Turn slight left onto North Magnolia Street
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Magnolia Street
8
Turn right onto East Mary Lee Street
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Mary Lee Street
9
Turn left
161 ft
·
10 sec
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Louisiana Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Louisiana Street
11
Continue on Highway 3
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Highway 3
12
Continue on Benton Road
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Benton Road
13
Turn slight right
236 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn straight onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Walter O Bigby Carriageway
16
Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Walter O Bigby Carriageway
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hamilton Road
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hamilton Road
18
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Road
19
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
20
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 49 South: Alexandria
22
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
120 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Elliott Street, Downtown Alexandria
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Elliott Street, Downtown Alexandria
24
Continue on Thorn Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Thorn Road
25
Turn left onto Jackson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
26
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
4th Street
27
Turn left onto Murray Street
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Murray Street
28
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.6 miles from Springhill, LA, or about 1h 23m 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.6 miles or 1h 23m 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 16m
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 Springhill, 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 Springhill, LA
This is one driving day of about 161.3 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springhill, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.6 mi from Springhill, LA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 80.6 miles from Springhill, 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
$24.66 one way
$49.32 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $27.05 | $54.09 |
| premium | $4.61 | $29.28 | $58.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.84 | $71.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.94 | $7.74 |
| Efficient EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.11 | $6.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.58 | $10.32 |
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.
Destination
Alexandria, LA
Afternoon in Alexandria on Sunday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
81 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
3 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 46m 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 Springhill, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 161.3 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Butler Street, Plain Dealing Road, Highway 157. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.6 miles from Springhill, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.66 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Springhill, LA to Alexandria, LA is easy. At 2h 46m 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 Springhill, LA to Alexandria, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springhill, LA to Alexandria, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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