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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.13 mi
01h 39m
Flight
77.17 mi
124.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.17 mi
Kilometers
124.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.13 mi
Kilometers
148.27 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scott
Sat, May 2, 9:21 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, May 2, 11:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-02T07:42
Arrive Scott
Sat, May 2, 9:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Ville Platte
LA

Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Alexandria
46.2 mi
00h 49m
To Scott
46 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

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.

  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

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake Charles

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184

    1530 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cameron Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cameron Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    96 m · 13 sec · Alfred Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Saint Mary Street

    640 ft · 20 sec · Saint Mary Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Delhomme Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
38.2 mi · 41%
Martin Luther King
38.2 mi · 41%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.12 mi · 9%
I 10 West
3.2 mi · 3%
Cameron Street
1.9 mi · 2%
North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.22 mi · 1%
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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ville Platte
00h 49m from Alexandria
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

87 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

103 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

108 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Scott. Straight-line distance: 77.17 mi (124.19 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Scott

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population8,787
Coordinates30.2357600, -92.0945700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Scott (-92.09457, 30.23576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.31 L · about $12.31
Round trip
$24.62
6.5 gal · 24.62 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Scott. The current time is 07:42:11.

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.