How far is Alexandria, LA from Brownsfield, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Brownsfield, LA is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
127.19 mi
02h 34m
Flight
94.62 mi
152.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.62 mi
Kilometers
152.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.19 mi
Kilometers
204.7 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsfield
Fri, Apr 10, 2:57 PM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Fri, Apr 10, 5:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-10T12:22
Arrive Brownsfield
Fri, Apr 10, 2:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Opelousas
LA

Parish seat of St.

From Alexandria
63.6 mi
01h 17m
To Brownsfield
63.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 67: Plank Road, Baker, Zachary, Clinton

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 67: Plank Road, Baker, Zachary, Clinton

    1960 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Plank Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Plank Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Kleinpeter Road

    1440 ft · 1 min · Kleinpeter Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ellen Drive

    1189 ft · 57 sec · Ellen Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Saint Ann Avenue

    3121 ft · 2 min · Saint Ann Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Clearview Avenue

    1052 ft · 46 sec · Clearview Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clearview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 190 East
55.9 mi · 44%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
32.4 mi · 25%
Martin Luther King
32.4 mi · 25%
Plank Road
3.16 mi · 2%
LA 67
0.69 mi · 1%
Saint Ann Avenue
0.59 mi
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 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Opelousas
01h 17m from Alexandria
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Opelousas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Alexandria and 63.6 miles from Brownsfield.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Opelousas

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 Opelousas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

35 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

63 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

87 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

114 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Brownsfield. Straight-line distance: 94.62 mi (152.28 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Brownsfield

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,401
Coordinates30.5465800, -91.1206600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Brownsfield (-91.12066, 30.54658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.99 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.01
8.98 gal · 33.98 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.00 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.12 $38.25
Premium $4.63 $20.77 $41.53
Diesel $5.42 $24.31 $48.63

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Brownsfield. The current time is 12:22:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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