How far is Alexandria, LA from Schriever, LA?

The estimated driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Schriever, LA is about 182.1 miles (293 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.09 mi
03h 47m · estimated
Flight
145.67 mi
234.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.67 mi
Kilometers
234.43 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
182.09 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
293.04 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schriever
Sat, Apr 11, 12:44 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, Apr 11, 4:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-10T20:57
Arrive Schriever
Sat, Apr 11, 12:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Livonia
LA

Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

From Alexandria
72.8 mi
01h 53m
To Schriever
109.2 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livonia
01h 53m from Alexandria
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Schriever.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Alexandria and 109.2 miles from Schriever.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Schriever.

Stop Ideas Near Livonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livonia, 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 Livonia.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

38 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

66 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

105 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Schriever. Straight-line distance: 145.67 mi (234.43 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Schriever

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population6,853
Coordinates29.7421500, -90.8103700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Schriever (-90.81037, 29.74215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.32 L · about $24.31
Round trip
$48.63
12.84 gal · 48.64 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.31 $48.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.34 $54.69
Premium $4.63 $29.69 $59.39
Diesel $5.42 $34.76 $69.53

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Schriever. The current time is 20:57:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.