How far is Alexandria, LA from Ouachita Parish, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Ouachita Parish, LA is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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 02h 01m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Ouachita Parish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Ouachita Parish.
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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
159 m · 27 sec · Foisy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Casson Street
82 m · 5 sec · Casson Street
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Take the ramp straight
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
895 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe
103 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn straight
6.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2041 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 34
114 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 34 South
1501 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 34 South
1291 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Stella Street
2068 ft · 37 sec · Stella Street
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Continue on Jonesboro Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonesboro Road
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Continue on Jonesboro Road
3213 ft · 56 sec · Jonesboro Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jonesboro Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Ouachita Parish.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Monroe Highway
Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Alexandria and Mostly Clear near Ouachita Parish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Ouachita Parish?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Olla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Alexandria and 48.8 miles from Ouachita Parish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Alexandria and Mostly Clear near Ouachita Parish.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Ouachita Parish. Straight-line distance: 82.41 mi (132.63 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ouachita Parish
Parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 152,439 |
| Coordinates | 32.4783100, -92.1548700 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ouachita Parish (-92.15487, 32.47831)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.69 | $29.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.96 | $31.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
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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