How far is Alexandria, LA from Bogalusa, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Bogalusa, LA is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.67 mi
04h 24m
Flight
157.83 mi
254.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.83 mi
Kilometers
254.01 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.67 mi
Kilometers
353.52 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-22T23:15
Arrive Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Alexandria
109.8 mi
02h 12m
To Bogalusa
109.9 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Street

    2160 ft · 2 min · Murray Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Thorn Road

    846 ft · 24 sec · Thorn Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville

    1869 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 21

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 21

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Tyler Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 21st Avenue

    2194 ft · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    27 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East 21st Avenue

    113 m · 8 sec · East 21st Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East Boston Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Military Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Military Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 21

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 21

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 21

  23. 23

    Continue on North Columbia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
58.4 mi · 27%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 24%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
32.4 mi · 15%
Martin Luther King
32.4 mi · 15%
Highway 21
24.7 mi · 11%
I 10 East
7.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

64.8 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.9 mi
157.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
02h 12m from Alexandria
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Alexandria and Mostly Cloudy near Bogalusa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.8 miles from Alexandria and 109.9 miles from Bogalusa.

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

The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Alexandria and Mostly Cloudy near Bogalusa.

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grosse Tete and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Tete.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Bogalusa. Straight-line distance: 157.83 mi (254.01 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Bogalusa

#2 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Bogalusa (-89.84869, 30.79102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.34 L · about $29.35
Round trip
$58.70
15.5 gal · 58.68 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.35 $58.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.01 $66.01
Premium $4.63 $35.84 $71.69
Diesel $5.42 $41.97 $83.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Bogalusa. The current time is 23:15:38.

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.