How far is Alexandria, LA from Bunkie, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Bunkie, LA is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Louisiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Bunkie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Bunkie.
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Start on Murray Street
2160 ft · 2 min · Murray Street
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Turn left onto Thorn Road
846 ft · 24 sec · Thorn Road
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Take the ramp straight
1431 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
30.7 mi · 31 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 115: Bunkie
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Macarthur Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Macarthur Street
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Continue on Highway 115 West
3.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 115 West
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Continue on Macarthur Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Macarthur Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lexington Avenue
829 ft · 19 sec · South Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
1185 ft · 26 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · Southwest Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Bunkie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
30.7 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Alexandria and Sunny near Bunkie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Bunkie?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lecompte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Alexandria and 18.8 miles from Bunkie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.04 one way or $10.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Bunkie.
Stop Ideas Near Lecompte
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 Lecompte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Bunkie. Straight-line distance: 29.2 mi (47 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bunkie
City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,826 |
| Coordinates | 30.9532500, -92.1826300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bunkie (-92.18263, 30.95325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
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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