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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Murray Street
49 m · 14 sec · Murray Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1052 ft · 36 sec · 4th Street
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Turn straight
126 m · 10 sec
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Continue on 3rd Street
9.6 mi · 15 min · 3rd Street
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Continue straight
29.6 mi · 41 min
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Turn right onto Bayou Des Glaises Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Bayou Des Glaises Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
998 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Tassin Street
1 km · 2 min · Tassin Street
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Continue on Mp Cutoff Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Mp Cutoff Road
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Turn right onto Highway 1182
1 mi · 3 min · Highway 1182
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Turn straight onto Highway 1181
1.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 1181
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Turn left
7 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right onto Mayberry Road
143 m · 22 sec · Mayberry Road
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Turn left onto Barron Road
24 m · 3 sec · Barron Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marksville.
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Broussard. Straight-line distance: 41.41 mi (66.65 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broussard
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.
| Population | 13,076 |
| Coordinates | 30.8932500, -91.9434500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broussard (-91.94345, 30.89325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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