How far is Alexandria, LA from Grambling, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Grambling, LA is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
97.44 mi
02h 06m
Flight
85.51 mi
137.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.51 mi
Kilometers
137.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.44 mi
Kilometers
156.81 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grambling
Thu, Apr 16, 3:05 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 5:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-16T00:59
Arrive Grambling
Thu, Apr 16, 3:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Winnfield
LA

Small city in and the Parish Seat of Winn Parish, Louisiana

From Alexandria
48.8 mi
01h 03m
To Grambling
48.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Quitman Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West California Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West California Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rwe Jones Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Rwe Jones Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    722 ft · 38 sec · College Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    590 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pineville Expressway
47.4 mi · 49%
West Court Street
21.7 mi · 22%
Quitman Highway
16.3 mi · 17%
Old Winnfield Road
3.95 mi · 4%
West California Avenue
2.53 mi · 3%
Rwe Jones Drive
1.36 mi · 1%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
85.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnfield
01h 03m from Alexandria
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Grambling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Winnfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Alexandria and 48.7 miles from Grambling.

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

The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Grambling. Straight-line distance: 85.51 mi (137.61 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Grambling

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,114
Coordinates32.5276500, -92.7140400
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Grambling (-92.71404, 32.52765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.02 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.05
6.88 gal · 26.04 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.03 $26.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.65 $29.30
Premium $4.63 $15.91 $31.82
Diesel $5.42 $18.63 $37.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Grambling. The current time is 00:59:09.

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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.