How far is Alexandria, LA from DeQuincy, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to DeQuincy, LA is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and DeQuincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and DeQuincy.
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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
80 m · 13 sec · Foisy Avenue
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Turn right onto Fulton Street
2877 ft · 1 min · Fulton Street
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Continue on Mason Street
1 km · 1 min · Mason Street
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Turn right onto Fenner Street
92 m · 7 sec · Fenner Street
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Continue on Masonic Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Masonic Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
1855 ft · 35 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
59.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Masonic Drive
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 190
22.4 mi · 33 min · US Highway 190
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Continue straight
13.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Lake Charles Avenue
51 m · 7 sec · Lake Charles Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Charles Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and DeQuincy.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Masonic Drive
Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
59.3 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeQuincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to DeQuincy?
The road trip is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Oberlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Alexandria and 49.5 miles from DeQuincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.25 one way or $26.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeQuincy.
Stop Ideas Near Oberlin
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 Oberlin.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and DeQuincy. Straight-line distance: 83.49 mi (134.36 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeQuincy
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,009 |
| Coordinates | 30.4504800, -93.4332200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeQuincy (-93.43322, 30.45048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 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 | $13.25 | $26.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.95 | $37.91 |
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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