How far is Alexandria, LA from Mamou, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Mamou, LA is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
51.69 mi
01h 08m
Flight
46.83 mi
75.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.83 mi
Kilometers
75.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.69 mi
Kilometers
83.19 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mamou
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 PM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-19T15:42
Arrive Mamou
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Cheneyville
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Alexandria
25.9 mi
00h 34m
To Mamou
25.8 mi
00h 34m

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
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.1 mi · 24 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167: Meeker, Turkey Creek

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    25.7 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 13

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Poinciana Avenue

    2211 ft · 45 sec · Poinciana Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    2606 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    18 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    14 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 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 Mamou.

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
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
11.6 mi · 22%
Martin Luther King
11.6 mi · 22%
State Route 13
0.76 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Thorn Road
0.43 mi · 1%
Poinciana Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

25.7 mi · 00h 38m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheneyville
00h 34m from Alexandria
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Mamou.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Alexandria and 25.8 miles from Mamou.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Mamou. Straight-line distance: 46.83 mi (75.37 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Mamou

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,077
Coordinates30.6338100, -92.4193000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Mamou (-92.4193, 30.63381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.78
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.89 $13.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.75 $15.50
Premium $4.63 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.42 $9.86 $19.71

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 Mamou. The current time is 15:42:15.

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.