How far is Alexandria, LA from Port Allen, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Port Allen, LA is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
121.09 mi
02h 21m
Flight
94.27 mi
151.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.27 mi
Kilometers
151.71 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.09 mi
Kilometers
194.87 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Allen
Mon, May 25, 8:49 PM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Mon, May 25, 11:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-25T18:28
Arrive Port Allen
Mon, May 25, 8:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Washington
LA

Town in St.

From Alexandria
60.5 mi
01h 10m
To Port Allen
60.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Port Allen.

  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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Court Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Court Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Alexander Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · South Alexander Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Alexander Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Port Allen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 190 East
52.8 mi · 44%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
32.4 mi · 27%
Martin Luther King
32.4 mi · 27%
Court Street
2.11 mi · 2%
US 190
0.51 mi
Thorn Road
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

64.8 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
94.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
01h 10m from Alexandria
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Allen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Port Allen?

The road trip is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Alexandria and 60.5 miles from Port Allen.

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

The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Allen.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Washington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.

RAIL

Lafayette

43 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

71 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

119 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Port Allen. Straight-line distance: 94.27 mi (151.71 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Port Allen

#2 Port Allen

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,720
Coordinates30.4521400, -91.2101100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Port Allen (-91.21011, 30.45214)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.17 L · about $16.17
Round trip
$32.34
8.54 gal · 32.34 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.17 $32.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.19 $36.37
Premium $4.63 $19.75 $39.50
Diesel $5.42 $23.12 $46.24

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Port Allen. The current time is 18:28:15.

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.