How far is Alexandria, LA from Scott, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Scott, LA is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Scott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Scott.
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Start on Murray Street
2160 ft · 2 min · Murray Street
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Turn left onto Thorn Road
846 ft · 24 sec · Thorn Road
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Take the ramp straight
1431 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake Charles
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184
1530 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto Cameron Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cameron Street
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
96 m · 13 sec · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Saint Mary Street
640 ft · 20 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Turn right onto Delhomme Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Scott.
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
76.4 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Scott?
The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Ville Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Alexandria and 46 miles from Scott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott.
Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte
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 Ville Platte.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Scott. Straight-line distance: 77.17 mi (124.19 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scott
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,787 |
| Coordinates | 30.2357600, -92.0945700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scott (-92.09457, 30.23576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.60 | $35.20 |
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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