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Trip from Pierre Part, LA to Alexandria, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

161.4 mi

260 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 9m ★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Pierre Part, LA, LA

Pierre Part, LA

Alberto Ramírez Sobrino

largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

Alexandria, LA

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Trip Overview

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 .

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.

1

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 151 Toward LA 415: Lobdell Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

317 ft · 7 sec
Toward LA 415: Lobdell Use 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.

suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Allen, LA

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

Addis, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carencro, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.7 miles from Pierre Part, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alexandria, Louisiana

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 161.4

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13184484220

Visit website

The Creek Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Woodworth, Louisiana

2.6 mi

The Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 161.4

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13184484220

Visit website

The Creek Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 149.8

Woodworth, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+13184490674

Brocatos Breakfast & Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 161.4

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 6–9:30 am

+13184437520

Visit website

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.1

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 161.4

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 161.4

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 92.2

Opelousas, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 92.2

Opelousas, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 92.2

Opelousas, Louisiana

+33172676914

Blink Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 34.6

Addis, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 161.4

Pineville, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 46.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Alexandria Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 161.4

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13184433458

Visit website

West Baton Rouge Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 46.1

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+12253362422

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 42.4 and 95.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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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
7
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
5
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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.38 one way

$48.75 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 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 17, 2026

Origin

Pierre Part, LA

Afternoon in Pierre Part on Sunday

Local time

12:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Sunny

S 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Alexandria, LA

Afternoon in Alexandria on Sunday

Local time

12:48 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

1 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.9 mi on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 Effort 7/10

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.

About the Cities

Arriving in Alexandria, LA

Full guide →

Alexandria is a historic city, rich in Louisiana history. Civil War historic sites along with easy access to numerous historic locations and Kisatchie National Forest sites make it a city ideal for history enthusiasts and sportsmen.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 64.9 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Alexandria, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Alexandria, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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