How far is Alexandria, LA from Bawcomville, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Bawcomville, LA is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.97 mi
02h 05m
Flight
81.73 mi
131.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.73 mi
Kilometers
131.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.97 mi
Kilometers
159.27 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bawcomville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:11 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-15T07:06
Arrive Bawcomville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Olla
LA

Town in Louisiana

From Alexandria
49.6 mi
01h 02m
To Bawcomville
49.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Bawcomville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Bawcomville.

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Street

    49 m · 14 sec · Murray Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1358 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winn Street

    795 ft · 19 sec · Winn Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Foisy Avenue

    159 m · 27 sec · Foisy Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Casson Street

    82 m · 5 sec · Casson Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway

    4 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

    895 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    2041 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 34

    114 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 34 South

    1501 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 34 South

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Stella Street

    2068 ft · 37 sec · Stella Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Jonesboro Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonesboro Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Jonesboro Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonesboro Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sandal Street

    1324 ft · 1 min · Sandal Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hinton Street

    1365 ft · 1 min · Hinton Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Brown Street

    2431 ft · 2 min · Brown Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brown Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Bawcomville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
83.9 mi · 85%
Pineville Expressway
3.99 mi · 4%
Jonesboro Road
2.02 mi · 2%
LA 34 South
0.53 mi · 1%
Brown Street
0.46 mi
Stella Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Monroe Highway

Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

82.5 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
81.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olla
01h 02m from Alexandria
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Partly Sunny near Bawcomville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Bawcomville?

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Olla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Alexandria and 49.4 miles from Bawcomville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alexandria and Partly Sunny near Bawcomville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Bawcomville. Straight-line distance: 81.73 mi (131.53 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bawcomville

Bawcomville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4704200, -92.1673600
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Bawcomville (-92.16736, 32.47042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.22 L · about $13.22
Round trip
$26.43
6.98 gal · 26.44 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.22 $26.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.86 $29.73
Premium $4.63 $16.14 $32.28
Diesel $5.42 $18.90 $37.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Bawcomville. The current time is 07:06:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.