How far is Alexandria, LA from Red Chute, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Red Chute, LA is about 132 miles (212.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Red Chute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Red Chute.
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Start on Murray Street
1757 ft · 1 min · Murray Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1332 ft · 31 sec · 10th Street
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Take the ramp straight
1620 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
120.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
3011 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Industrial Drive, Barksdale AFB
922 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Industrial Drive
1558 ft · 41 sec · Industrial Drive
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Continue on Industrial Drive
996 ft · 24 sec · Industrial Drive
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Turn straight onto East Texas Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Texas Street
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Continue on Highway 80
1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 80
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Continue on Highway 80
23 m · 7 sec · Highway 80
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 80
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Red Chute.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
120 mi · 02h 03m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Red Chute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Red Chute?
The road trip is about 132 miles (212.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Powhatan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Alexandria and 65.9 miles from Red Chute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Red Chute.
Stop Ideas Near Powhatan
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 Powhatan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Red Chute. Straight-line distance: 109.94 mi (176.93 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Chute
City in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 6,261 |
| Coordinates | 32.5559800, -93.6132300 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Chute (-93.61323, 32.55598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.65 | $35.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.85 | $39.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.55 | $43.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.23 | $50.47 |
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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