How far is Alexandria, LA from Oakdale, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Oakdale, LA is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Oakdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Oakdale.
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Start on Murray Street
49 m · 14 sec · Murray Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1358 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winn Street
795 ft · 19 sec · Winn Street
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Turn left onto Foisy Avenue
80 m · 13 sec · Foisy Avenue
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Turn right onto Fulton Street
2877 ft · 1 min · Fulton Street
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Continue on Mason Street
1 km · 1 min · Mason Street
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Turn right onto Fenner Street
92 m · 7 sec · Fenner Street
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Continue on Masonic Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Masonic Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
1855 ft · 35 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
33.9 mi · 41 min · Masonic Drive
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Turn left onto Talamas Drive
607 ft · 17 sec · Talamas Drive
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Continue on North 13th Street
2964 ft · 1 min · North 13th Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
741 ft · 33 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Oakdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Masonic Drive
Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
33.9 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Oakdale?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Forest Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Alexandria and 19.1 miles from Oakdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakdale.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 36.51 mi (58.76 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakdale
Small city in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 30.8160300, -92.6604200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakdale (-92.66042, 30.81603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
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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