How far is Alexandria, LA from Franklinton, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Franklinton, LA is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Franklinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Franklinton.
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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
159 m · 27 sec · Foisy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Casson Street
82 m · 5 sec · Casson Street
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Take the ramp straight
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Pineville Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3100 West, LA 28 East: Pineville, Jonesville
873 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 28 East: Jonesville, Ferriday
32 mi · 42 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
27.2 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto East Wallace Boulevard
10.2 mi · 12 min · East Wallace Boulevard
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Continue on John R Junkin Drive
1961 ft · 27 sec · John R Junkin Drive
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto State Street
2270 ft · 55 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street
869 ft · 21 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Franklin Street
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Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive
714 ft · 20 sec · Devereaux Drive
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Merge slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
28.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
1435 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
3187 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
29.7 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto South Laurel Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Laurel Street
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Turn slight left onto Mississippi Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
2090 ft · 36 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Georgia Avenue
1840 ft · 36 sec · West Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn sharp left
100 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Presley Boulevard
18.3 mi · 22 min · East Presley Boulevard
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Franklinton Street
9 mi · 13 min · Franklinton Street
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2818 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Dobson Street
151 m · 24 sec · Dobson Street
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
40 m · 6 sec · 10th Avenue
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Continue on 10th Avenue
116 m · 19 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Greenlaw Street
26 m · 4 sec · Greenlaw Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenlaw Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Franklinton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Alexandria and Sunny near Franklinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Franklinton?
The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Alexandria and 92.5 miles from Franklinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.73 one way or $49.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Franklinton.
Stop Ideas Near Vidalia
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 Vidalia.
Brookhaven
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McComb
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Franklinton. Straight-line distance: 139.24 mi (224.09 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklinton
City in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,647 |
| Coordinates | 30.8473100, -90.1552700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklinton (-90.15527, 30.84731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.73 | $49.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.81 | $55.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.20 | $60.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.36 | $70.72 |
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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