Melville, LA Road Trips
Melville, LA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 124 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Melville, LA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
204.5 mi
Shreveport, LA
Quickest Drive
1h 13m
Baton Rouge, LA
Plan Around Melville, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Melville, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Melville, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Melville, LA
Driving from Melville, LA
Expect an average of 124 miles and about 2h 30m behind the wheel when leaving Melville, LA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 205 miles (3h 47m), while the shortest is just 50 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Melville, LA include Shreveport, LA (204.5 mi, 3h 47m), Kenner, LA (118.6 mi, 2h 30m), and Baton Rouge, LA (50.1 mi, 1h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 124-mile drive from Melville, LA, expect to burn about 4.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Melville, LA and 3 routes heading into Melville, LA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 50 to 205 miles.
The longest mapped route from Melville, LA covers 205 miles and takes approximately 3h 47m. Shorter options start at just 50 miles.
The average route from Melville, LA runs about 124 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Melville, LA include Shreveport, LA, Kenner, LA and Baton Rouge, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Melville, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
684
Median Income
$41,406
Median Home Value
$111,900
Median Age
37.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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