How far is Alexandria, LA from Crowley, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Crowley, LA is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
81.31 mi
01h 53m
Flight
75.93 mi
122.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.93 mi
Kilometers
122.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.31 mi
Kilometers
130.85 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crowley
Fri, Apr 10, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Fri, Apr 10, 4:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-10T12:23
Arrive Crowley
Fri, Apr 10, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Pine Prairie
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Alexandria
40.8 mi
00h 56m
To Crowley
40.6 mi
00h 56m

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
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then 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 Crowley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.1 mi · 24 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167: Meeker, Turkey Creek

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    25.7 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  10. 10

    Continue on North C C Duson Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North C C Duson Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Maple Avenue

    706 ft · 14 sec · East Maple Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Aymond Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Aymond Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Crowley Eunice Highway

    15.6 mi · 23 min · Crowley Eunice Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Parkerson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Parkerson Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Court Circle

    81 m · 6 sec · Northwest Court Circle

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Hutchinson Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crowley Eunice Highway
15.6 mi · 19%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
11.6 mi · 14%
Martin Luther King
11.6 mi · 14%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.35 mi · 8%
State Route 13
4.18 mi · 5%
Aymond Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

25.7 mi · 00h 38m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Prairie
00h 56m from Alexandria
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Pine Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Alexandria and 40.6 miles from Crowley.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crowley.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

73 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

97 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

New Iberia

104 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Crowley. Straight-line distance: 75.93 mi (122.19 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Crowley

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,520
Coordinates30.2140900, -92.3745800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Crowley (-92.37458, 30.21409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.86 L · about $10.87
Round trip
$21.74
5.74 gal · 21.72 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.87 $21.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.22 $24.45
Premium $4.63 $13.27 $26.55
Diesel $5.42 $15.54 $31.08

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 Crowley. The current time is 12:23:13.

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.