How far is Alexandria, LA from Broussard, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Broussard, LA is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.33 mi
01h 25m
Flight
41.41 mi
66.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.41 mi
Kilometers
66.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.33 mi
Kilometers
85.83 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broussard
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Broussard
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Marksville
LA

City in Louisiana

From Alexandria
26.7 mi
00h 42m
To Broussard
26.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Street

    49 m · 14 sec · Murray Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1052 ft · 36 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    126 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on 3rd Street

    9.6 mi · 15 min · 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    29.6 mi · 41 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bayou Des Glaises Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bayou Des Glaises Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    998 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Tassin Street

    1 km · 2 min · Tassin Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mp Cutoff Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Mp Cutoff Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Highway 1182

    1 mi · 3 min · Highway 1182

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Highway 1181

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 1181

  12. 12

    Turn left

    7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Mayberry Road

    143 m · 22 sec · Mayberry Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Barron Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Barron Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barron Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
39.3 mi · 74%
Mp Cutoff Road
2.78 mi · 5%
Highway 1181
1.24 mi · 2%
Highway 1182
1.05 mi · 2%
Bayou Des Glaises Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Tassin Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

3rd Street

Continue straight

29.6 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marksville
00h 42m from Alexandria
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broussard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Marksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Alexandria and 26.7 miles from Broussard.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broussard.

Stop Ideas Near Marksville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marksville, 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 Marksville.

RAIL

Lafayette

100 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

114 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Broussard. Straight-line distance: 41.41 mi (66.65 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population13,076
Coordinates30.8932500, -91.9434500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Broussard (-91.94345, 30.89325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $7.12
Round trip
$14.24
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.12 $14.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.01 $16.01
Premium $4.63 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $5.42 $10.18 $20.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Broussard. The current time is 08:17:22.

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.