How far is Alexandria, LA from Harahan, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Harahan, LA is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.12 mi
03h 54m
Flight
163.51 mi
263.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.51 mi
Kilometers
263.15 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.12 mi
Kilometers
318.84 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harahan
Thu, Apr 30, 3:09 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 30, 7:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-29T23:15
Arrive Harahan
Thu, Apr 30, 3:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Livonia
LA

Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

From Alexandria
99 mi
01h 57m
To Harahan
99 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Street

    2160 ft · 2 min · Murray Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Thorn Road

    846 ft · 24 sec · Thorn Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South

    53 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Airline Drive

    2528 ft · 60 sec · Airline Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Filmore Street

    2889 ft · 1 min · Filmore Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Colonial Club Drive

    1459 ft · 1 min · Colonial Club Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    45 m · 12 sec · Wilson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Stratford Drive

    77 m · 13 sec · Stratford Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Kenmore Drive

    583 ft · 25 sec · Kenmore Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kenmore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
71.6 mi · 36%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 27%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
32.4 mi · 16%
Martin Luther King
32.4 mi · 16%
Jefferson Highway
3.43 mi · 2%
Williams Boulevard
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

71.4 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
163.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livonia
01h 57m from Alexandria
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Mostly Cloudy near Harahan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Alexandria and 99 miles from Harahan.

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

The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Mostly Cloudy near Harahan.

Stop Ideas Near Livonia

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

38 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

66 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

105 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Harahan. Straight-line distance: 163.51 mi (263.15 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Harahan

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population9,244
Coordinates29.9404800, -90.2031300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Harahan (-90.20313, 29.94048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.46 L · about $26.47
Round trip
$52.94
13.98 gal · 52.92 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.47 $52.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.63 $32.33 $64.66
Diesel $5.42 $37.85 $75.70

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Harahan. The current time is 23:15:05.

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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.