How far is Alexandria, LA from Farmerville, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Farmerville, LA is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
117.31 mi
02h 36m
Flight
101.05 mi
162.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.05 mi
Kilometers
162.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.31 mi
Kilometers
188.8 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmerville
Mon, Apr 20, 5:14 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Mon, Apr 20, 7:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-20T02:37
Arrive Farmerville
Mon, Apr 20, 5:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Dodson
LA

Village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Alexandria
58.8 mi
01h 18m
To Farmerville
58.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Street

    49 m · 14 sec · Murray Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1358 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winn Street

    795 ft · 19 sec · Winn Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Foisy Avenue

    159 m · 27 sec · Foisy Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Casson Street

    82 m · 5 sec · Casson Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway

    47.4 mi · 59 min · Pineville Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Court Street

    21.7 mi · 28 min · West Court Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Hudson Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Hudson Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Winnfield Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Old Winnfield Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Quitman Highway

    15.9 mi · 19 min · Quitman Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Vienna Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Vienna Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mills Avenue

    2385 ft · 1 min · Mills Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Farmerville Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Farmerville Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Georgia Avenue

    2281 ft · 58 sec · East Georgia Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Farmerville Highway

    22.1 mi · 33 min · Farmerville Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Water Street

    32 m · 5 sec · West Water Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pineville Expressway
47.4 mi · 40%
Farmerville Highway
22.1 mi · 19%
West Court Street
21.7 mi · 18%
Quitman Highway
15.9 mi · 14%
Old Winnfield Road
3.95 mi · 3%
South Vienna Street
2.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pineville Expressway

Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway

47.4 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodson
01h 18m from Alexandria
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Clear near Farmerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Dodson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Alexandria and 58.5 miles from Farmerville.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.68 one way or $31.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Mostly Clear near Farmerville.

Stop Ideas Near Dodson

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

113 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

113 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Farmerville. Straight-line distance: 101.05 mi (162.63 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Farmerville

City in Union Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,641
Coordinates32.7734700, -92.4057000
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Farmerville (-92.4057, 32.77347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.67 L · about $15.68
Round trip
$31.36
8.28 gal · 31.34 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.68 $31.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.63 $35.26
Premium $4.63 $19.15 $38.29
Diesel $5.42 $22.42 $44.84

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Farmerville. The current time is 02:37:03.

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.