How far is Alexandria, LA from Estelle, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Estelle, LA is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.17 mi
04h 10m
Flight
172.05 mi
276.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.05 mi
Kilometers
276.88 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.17 mi
Kilometers
336.62 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Estelle
Mon, Apr 13, 1:23 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Mon, Apr 13, 5:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-12T21:12
Arrive Estelle
Mon, Apr 13, 1:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Maringouin
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Alexandria
104.6 mi
02h 05m
To Estelle
104.6 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

    862 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Clearview Parkway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Clearview Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Huey P. Long Bridge

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road

    1334 ft · 40 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westbank Expressway

    9 m · 1 sec · Westbank Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    653 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Westbank Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway

    2115 ft · 47 sec · Westbank Expressway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ames Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Ames Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Oklahoma Drive

    142 m · 20 sec · Oklahoma Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oklahoma Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
75 mi · 36%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 25%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
32.4 mi · 15%
Martin Luther King
32.4 mi · 15%
Westbank Expressway
3.75 mi · 2%
Ames Boulevard
3.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

74.7 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
172.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maringouin
02h 05m from Alexandria
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Estelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Alexandria and 104.6 miles from Estelle.

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

The direct path is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.95 one way or $55.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Estelle.

Stop Ideas Near Maringouin

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

33 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

56 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

101 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Estelle. Straight-line distance: 172.05 mi (276.88 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Estelle

Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population16,377
Coordinates29.8457600, -90.1067400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Estelle (-90.10674, 29.84576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.94 L · about $27.95
Round trip
$55.90
14.76 gal · 55.88 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.95 $55.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.43 $62.86
Premium $4.63 $34.13 $68.27
Diesel $5.42 $39.96 $79.93

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Estelle. The current time is 21:12:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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