How far is Alexandria, LA from Rayne, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Rayne, LA is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
102.22 mi
01h 48m
Flight
75.11 mi
120.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.11 mi
Kilometers
120.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.22 mi
Kilometers
164.5 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rayne
Sat, May 23, 11:31 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, May 23, 1:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-23T09:42
Arrive Rayne
Sat, May 23, 11:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Washington
LA

Town in St.

From Alexandria
51.1 mi
00h 54m
To Rayne
51.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Rayne.

  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

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake Charles

    15.4 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 35, LA 98: Rayne, Church Point

    977 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    77 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto The Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · The Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 35

    140 m · 8 sec · State Route 35

  11. 11

    Continue on North Adams Avenue

    2152 ft · 41 sec · North Adams Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Texas Avenue

    34 m · 2 sec · East Texas Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Texas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
38.2 mi · 37%
Martin Luther King
38.2 mi · 37%
I 10 West
15.4 mi · 15%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.12 mi · 8%
The Boulevard
0.77 mi · 1%
Thorn Road
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

76.4 mi · 01h 18m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 54m from Alexandria
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Rayne?

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 51.1 miles from Alexandria and 51.1 miles from Rayne.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rayne.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington, 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 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 Rayne. Straight-line distance: 75.11 mi (120.87 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Rayne

#2 Rayne

City in Louisiana, United States

Population7,983
Coordinates30.2349300, -92.2684600
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Rayne (-92.26846, 30.23493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.65 L · about $13.67
Round trip
$27.34
7.22 gal · 27.3 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.67 $27.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.37 $30.75
Premium $4.63 $16.70 $33.39
Diesel $5.42 $19.55 $39.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Rayne. The current time is 09:42:23.

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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.