Minden, LA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Minden, LA have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 317 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Minden, LA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

336.7 mi

Terrytown, LA

Quickest Drive

4h 7m

Lafayette, LA

Plan Around Minden, LA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Minden, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Laplace, LA to Minden, LA 306.6 mi · 5h 57m Hammond, LA to Minden, LA 290.7 mi · 5h 30m New Iberia, LA to Minden, LA 236.9 mi · 4h 35m Lafayette, LA to Minden, LA 217.5 mi · 4h 7m

Continue From Minden, LA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Minden, LA to Terrytown, LA 336.7 mi · 6h 34m Minden, LA to Slidell, LA 336.3 mi · 6h 21m Minden, LA to Metairie, LA 326.5 mi · 6h 21m Minden, LA to Prairieville, LA 270.1 mi · 5h 17m

Trips from Minden, LA

Minden, LA to Terrytown, LA

336.7 mi 6h 34m

Minden, LA to Slidell, LA

336.3 mi 6h 21m

Minden, LA to Metairie, LA

326.5 mi 6h 21m

Minden, LA to Prairieville, LA

270.1 mi 5h 17m

Driving from Minden, LA

Expect an average of 317 miles and about 6h 8m behind the wheel when leaving Minden, LA. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 337 miles (6h 34m), while the shortest is just 270 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Minden, LA most often head toward Terrytown, LA (336.7 mi, 6h 34m), Slidell, LA (336.3 mi, 6h 21m), Metairie, LA (326.5 mi, 6h 21m), and Prairieville, LA (270.1 mi, 5h 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 317-mile drive from Minden, LA, expect to burn about 12.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Minden, LA and 4 routes heading into Minden, LA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 270 to 337 miles.

The longest mapped route from Minden, LA covers 337 miles and takes approximately 6h 34m. Shorter options start at just 270 miles.

The average route from Minden, LA runs about 317 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Minden, LA include Terrytown, LA, Slidell, LA, Metairie, LA and Prairieville, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Minden, LA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

11,604

Median Income

$29,597

Median Home Value

$116,700

Median Age

38.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Minden, LA at a Glance

Founded

1836

Elevation

253 ft

Area

0 mi²

Notable People from Minden, LA

A sampling of people born in Minden, LA.

Percy Mayfield

1920–1984

American singer and songwriter (1920-1984)

Glynn Saulters

1945

American basketball player

Jackie Moreland

1938–1971

High college, university, and professional basketball player (1938–1971)

Loye Holmes Miller

1874–1970

American biologist

L'Jarius Sneed

1997

American football cornerback

John T. Watkins

1854–1925

American judge (1854-1925)

Wilbert Frazier

1942–2018

American basketball player (1942–2018)

Edwin Whitfield Fay

1865–1920

American philologist

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Minden, LA.

Fuller House

historic house in Louisiana, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

Traveler Guide to Minden, LA

Minden, the parish seat of Webster Parish and the fifth-largest city in Northern Louisiana, has a healthy dose of both city and country attributes. Driving through the downtown strip on old brick-paved roads and surrounded by the same buildings and structures that existed over 100 years ago, it is easy to get the feeling that you have taken a trip back in time. Only a mile or so away, name-brand food and motel chains can easily bring you back to the present. In addition to history of the days gone by, the town also has access to outdoor recreation at the nearby Kisatchie National Forest.

1 Germantown Colony Museum, 200 Museum Rd, ☏ +1 318-377-6061. Th-Sa 10AM-4PM, Closed Su-W. Museum dedicated to structured Utopian colony formed by German immigrants in the 19th century. Old wooden homes and shops. Daily tours given by museum staff. Staff sometimes close early, so it is best to arrive two hours prior to closing for the best chance of catching a tour. Free. (updated Jun 2020)

Holiday Inn Express, 1332 Sibley Rd, ☏ +1 318 377-1111. (updated Jan 2016)

Travel tips adapted from Minden (Louisiana) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.