How far is Alexandria, LA from Rayville, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Rayville, LA is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
114.74 mi
02h 16m
Flight
90.17 mi
145.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.17 mi
Kilometers
145.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.74 mi
Kilometers
184.65 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rayville
Sat, May 16, 7:55 PM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, May 16, 10:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-16T17:39
Arrive Rayville
Sat, May 16, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Clarks
LA

Village in the United States

From Alexandria
57.4 mi
01h 08m
To Rayville
57.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Street

    49 m · 14 sec · Murray Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1358 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winn Street

    795 ft · 19 sec · Winn Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Foisy Avenue

    159 m · 27 sec · Foisy Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Casson Street

    82 m · 5 sec · Casson Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway

    4 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

    895 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1537 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1661 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Louisa Street

    38 m · 2 sec · South Louisa Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Louisa Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Louisa Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    820 ft · 14 sec · Harrison Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
102 mi · 89%
Pineville Expressway
3.99 mi · 3%
South Louisa Street
1.23 mi · 1%
US 425
0.29 mi
Casson Street
0.26 mi
4th Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
90.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks
01h 08m from Alexandria
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Rayville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Clarks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Alexandria and 57.3 miles from Rayville.

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

The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.34 one way or $30.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Rayville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Rayville. Straight-line distance: 90.17 mi (145.12 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Rayville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,436
Coordinates32.4773600, -91.7548500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Rayville (-91.75485, 32.47736)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.33 L · about $15.34
Round trip
$30.67
8.1 gal · 30.66 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.34 $30.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.25 $34.50
Premium $4.63 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $5.42 $21.93 $43.86

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Rayville. The current time is 17:39:32.

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.