How far is Alexandria, LA from New Roads, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to New Roads, LA is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
83.44 mi
01h 59m
Flight
73.1 mi
117.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.1 mi
Kilometers
117.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.44 mi
Kilometers
134.28 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Roads
Sun, May 31, 12:17 PM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sun, May 31, 2:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-31T10:17
Arrive New Roads
Sun, May 31, 12:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Moreauville
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Alexandria
41.7 mi
00h 59m
To New Roads
41.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and New Roads.

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Street

    49 m · 14 sec · Murray Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1052 ft · 36 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    126 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on 3rd Street

    9.6 mi · 15 min · 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Parent Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Parent Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parent Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
81.6 mi · 98%
Parent Street
1.57 mi · 2%
4th Street
0.2 mi
Murray Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

3rd Street

Continue straight

71.9 mi · 01h 41m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moreauville
00h 59m from Alexandria
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near New Roads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to New Roads?

The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Moreauville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Alexandria and 41.7 miles from New Roads.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near New Roads.

Stop Ideas Near Moreauville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

90 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

100 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

115 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and New Roads. Straight-line distance: 73.1 mi (117.65 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
New Roads

#2 New Roads

City in Louisiana

Population4,409
Coordinates30.7015700, -91.4362200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: New Roads (-91.43622, 30.70157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.15 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
5.9 gal · 22.3 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.56 $25.13
Premium $4.63 $13.64 $27.29
Diesel $5.42 $15.97 $31.95

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and New Roads. The current time is 10:17:23.

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.