How far is Alexandria, LA from Greenwood, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Greenwood, LA is about 131.7 miles (212 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
131.72 mi
02h 21m
Flight
118.95 mi
191.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.95 mi
Kilometers
191.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.72 mi
Kilometers
211.99 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-19T00:22
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Powhatan
LA

Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Alexandria
65.9 mi
01h 10m
To Greenwood
65.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Street

    1757 ft · 1 min · Murray Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    1332 ft · 31 sec · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1620 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

    114.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3132: Dallas, Texarkana

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 3132 West: Dallas, Texarkana

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Inner Loop Expressway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Inner Loop Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Dallas

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 79 North, US 80: Greenwood

    858 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Greenwood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Greenwood Springridge Road

    69 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Springridge Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Springridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
57.4 mi · 44%
Martin Luther King
57.4 mi · 44%
Inner Loop Expressway
6.78 mi · 5%
I 20 West
6.4 mi · 5%
Greenwood Road
1.47 mi · 1%
LA 3132 West
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

115 mi · 01h 56m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
118.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powhatan
01h 10m from Alexandria
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.7 miles (212 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Powhatan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Alexandria and 65.9 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Alexandria and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Powhatan

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

88 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

88 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 118.95 mi (191.43 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Greenwood

Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,088
Coordinates32.4429300, -93.9729600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Greenwood (-93.97296, 32.44293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.6 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.3 gal · 35.2 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.80 $39.61
Premium $4.63 $21.51 $43.01
Diesel $5.42 $25.18 $50.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Greenwood. The current time is 00:22:45.

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.