How far is Alexandria, LA from Saint Martinville, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Saint Martinville, LA is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.52 mi
01h 58m
Flight
89.65 mi
144.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.65 mi
Kilometers
144.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.52 mi
Kilometers
166.6 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Martinville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive Saint Martinville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
51.8 mi
00h 59m
To Saint Martinville
51.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Saint Martinville.

  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

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2549 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 96

    1 mi · 2 min · State Route 96

  12. 12

    Continue on Terrace Highway

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Terrace Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Port Street

    2081 ft · 47 sec · West Port Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Vivier Street

    698 ft · 33 sec · South Vivier Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    45 m · 6 sec · West Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
38.2 mi · 37%
Martin Luther King
38.2 mi · 37%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.75 mi · 8%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
8.43 mi · 8%
Terrace Highway
5.61 mi · 5%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
1.92 mi · 2%
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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 59m from Alexandria
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Martinville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Saint Martinville?

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 51.8 miles from Alexandria and 51.7 miles from Saint Martinville.

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

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Martinville.

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 14.5 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 7.7 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 14.4 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 Saint Martinville. Straight-line distance: 89.65 mi (144.27 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Saint Martinville

#2 Saint Martinville

City in Louisiana, USA

Population5,676
Coordinates30.1252000, -91.8334500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Saint Martinville (-91.83345, 30.1252)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.83 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.65
7.3 gal · 27.66 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.82 $27.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.55 $31.09
Premium $4.63 $16.88 $33.76
Diesel $5.42 $19.76 $39.53

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Saint Martinville. The current time is 01:36:51.

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.