How far is Alexandria, LA from Ferriday, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Ferriday, LA is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
62.34 mi
01h 21m
Flight
56.92 mi
91.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.92 mi
Kilometers
91.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.34 mi
Kilometers
100.32 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferriday
Sat, May 2, 2:44 PM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, May 2, 4:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-02T13:22
Arrive Ferriday
Sat, May 2, 2:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
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
Jena
LA

Parish seat of La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Alexandria
31.1 mi
00h 40m
To Ferriday
31.2 mi
00h 40m

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
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Pineville Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3100 West, LA 28 East: Pineville, Jonesville

    873 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 28 East: Jonesville, Ferriday

    32 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    27.2 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Wallace Boulevard

    102 m · 8 sec · East Wallace Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 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
LA 28 East
32 mi · 51%
Pineville Expressway
2.07 mi · 3%
Casson Street
0.26 mi
4th Street
0.26 mi
LA 3100 West
0.17 mi
Winn Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

LA 28 East

Keep slight right to continue on LA 28 East: Jonesville, Ferriday

32 mi · 00h 42m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jena
00h 40m from Alexandria
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Jena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Alexandria and 31.2 miles from Ferriday.

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

The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.6 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Ferriday. Straight-line distance: 56.92 mi (91.6 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Ferriday

Town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,188
Coordinates31.6301700, -91.5545600
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Ferriday (-91.55456, 31.63017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.66
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.33 $16.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.37 $18.74
Premium $4.63 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $5.42 $11.91 $23.83

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 Ferriday. The current time is 13:22:23.

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.