How far is Alexandria, LA from Eunice, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Eunice, LA is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
61.45 mi
01h 22m
Flight
56.47 mi
90.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.47 mi
Kilometers
90.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.45 mi
Kilometers
98.89 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eunice
Sat, May 2, 7:38 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-02T06:16
Arrive Eunice
Sat, May 2, 7:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Turkey Creek
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Alexandria
30.8 mi
00h 41m
To Eunice
30.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · North C C Duson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Laurel Avenue

    730 ft · 15 sec · West Laurel Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    59 m · 9 sec · South 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
11.6 mi · 19%
Martin Luther King
11.6 mi · 19%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.35 mi · 10%
State Route 13
4.18 mi · 7%
North C C Duson Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Thorn Road
0.43 mi · 1%
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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turkey Creek
00h 41m from Alexandria
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eunice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Turkey Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Alexandria and 30.6 miles from Eunice.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eunice.

Stop Ideas Near Turkey Creek

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

82 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

105 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

New Iberia

112 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Eunice. Straight-line distance: 56.47 mi (90.88 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Eunice

City in Louisiana, United States

Population9,655
Coordinates30.4943700, -92.4176300
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Eunice (-92.41763, 30.49437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.21 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.34 gal · 16.42 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.24 $18.48
Premium $4.63 $10.04 $20.07
Diesel $5.42 $11.75 $23.50

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Eunice. The current time is 06:16:06.

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.