How far is it from Minden, LA, to Athens, LA, ?

The distance between Minden, LA, and Athens, LA, is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Minden, LA, to Athens, LA, ?

The drive from Minden, LA, to Athens, LA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Minden, LA, to Athens, LA, ?

The fastest route from Minden, LA, to Athens, LA, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

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Minden, LAAthens, LA

Distance: 17 mi·Duration: 30 min

Driving from Minden, LA to Athens, LA takes about 30 min via LA 518. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions

7 · 17 mi

1 Depart right onto Fort Street 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Homer Road 2 mi
3 Continue straight onto Highway 79 2 mi
4 Turn right 13 mi
5 Turn left 1 mi
6 Turn left 1 mi
7 Arrive left

The return trip from Athens, LA to Minden, LA covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Questions and answers

Athens, LA lies roughly to the east of Minden, LA.

How far is it from Minden, LA, {fromState} to Athens, LA, {toState}?

The distance between Minden, LA, {fromState} and Athens, LA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Minden, LA, {fromState} to Athens, LA, {toState}?

The drive from Minden, LA, {fromState} to Athens, LA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Minden, LA, {fromState} to Athens, LA, {toState}?

The fastest route from Minden, LA, {fromState} to Athens, LA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

What is the shortest route from Minden, LA to Athens, LA?

The shortest driving route from Minden, LA to Athens, LA is about 17 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Minden, LA and Athens, LA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Minden, LA to Athens, LA, including EVerCharge - Minden City Hall (50 kW), Exacta Inn Motel (7 kW), Holiday Inn Express Minden (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 4, 2026.

Minden, LA–Athens, LA

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Minden, LAAthens, LA