How far is Alexandria, LA from Boutte, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Boutte, LA is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
193.54 mi
03h 49m
Flight
156.32 mi
251.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.32 mi
Kilometers
251.58 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.54 mi
Kilometers
311.48 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boutte
Sat, Apr 11, 6:14 PM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, Apr 11, 10:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-11T14:24
Arrive Boutte
Sat, Apr 11, 6:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:20 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
Livonia
LA

Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

From Alexandria
96.8 mi
01h 54m
To Boutte
96.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.2 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy

    2170 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    19.4 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 3127 South, I 310 South: Boutte, Houma, to US 90

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90 East: Boutte, New Orleans

    1299 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Paul Maillard Road

    609 ft · 17 sec · Paul Maillard Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Paul Maillard Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
6 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 27%
I 10 East
35.5 mi · 18%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
32.4 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King
32.4 mi · 17%
Airline Highway
9.15 mi · 5%
LA 3127 South
1.86 mi · 1%
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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
156.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livonia
01h 54m from Alexandria
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alexandria and Sunny near Boutte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.8 miles from Alexandria and 96.7 miles from Boutte.

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

The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Boutte.

Stop Ideas Near Livonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livonia.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

38 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

66 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

105 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Boutte. Straight-line distance: 156.32 mi (251.58 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,075
Coordinates29.9024300, -90.3881400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Boutte (-90.38814, 29.90243)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.85 L · about $25.87
Round trip
$51.73
13.66 gal · 51.7 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.87 $51.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.09 $58.18
Premium $4.63 $31.59 $63.18
Diesel $5.42 $36.98 $73.97

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Boutte. The current time is 14:24:34.

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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.