How far is Alexandria, LA from Claiborne, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Claiborne, LA is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Claiborne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Claiborne.
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Start on Murray Street
49 m · 14 sec · Murray Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1358 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winn Street
795 ft · 19 sec · Winn Street
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Turn left onto Foisy Avenue
159 m · 27 sec · Foisy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Casson Street
82 m · 5 sec · Casson Street
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Take the ramp straight
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
895 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe
103 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn straight
6.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2041 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
71 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Well Road
12 m · 1 sec · Well Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Well Road
1192 ft · 22 sec · Well Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wallace Dean Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Claiborne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Monroe Highway
Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 01h 36m
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 Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Claiborne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Claiborne?
The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Olla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Alexandria and 49.4 miles from Claiborne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Claiborne.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Claiborne. Straight-line distance: 84.55 mi (136.07 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Claiborne
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 11,507 |
| Coordinates | 32.5159800, -92.1918000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Claiborne (-92.1918, 32.51598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.86 | $29.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
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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