How far is Alexandria, LA from Natchitoches, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Natchitoches, LA is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Natchitoches.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Natchitoches.
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Start on Murray Street
1757 ft · 1 min · Murray Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1332 ft · 31 sec · 10th Street
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Take the ramp straight
1620 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
41.7 mi · 42 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 120: Flora, Cypress
1959 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto LA 120
1 mi · 2 min · LA 120
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Turn left
9.1 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Rapides Drive
1 km · 1 min · Rapides Drive
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Continue on Mill Street
2555 ft · 43 sec · Mill Street
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Turn slight right
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jefferson Street
3256 ft · 57 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Rue Front
150 m · 8 sec · Rue Front
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rue Front
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Natchitoches.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
41.7 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Alexandria and Sunny near Natchitoches.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Natchitoches?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Alexandria and 27.5 miles from Natchitoches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Natchitoches.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Natchitoches. Straight-line distance: 48.88 mi (78.67 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Natchitoches
Small city and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 17,190 |
| Coordinates | 31.7607200, -93.0862700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Natchitoches (-93.08627, 31.76072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.51 | $21.01 |
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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