How far is Alexandria, LA from South Vacherie, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to South Vacherie, LA is about 176.5 miles (284 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and South Vacherie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and South Vacherie.
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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
64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
35.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy
2170 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
2266 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Fern Street
2527 ft · 2 min · Fern Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fern Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and South Vacherie.
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
64.8 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Partly Sunny near South Vacherie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to South Vacherie?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Krotz Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Alexandria and 88.2 miles from South Vacherie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.59 one way or $47.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Partly Sunny near South Vacherie.
Stop Ideas Near Krotz Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Livonia Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Krotz Springs.
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and South Vacherie. Straight-line distance: 141.11 mi (227.09 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Vacherie
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,642 |
| Coordinates | 29.9274300, -90.6998100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Vacherie (-90.69981, 29.92743)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.53 | $53.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.81 | $57.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.74 | $67.47 |
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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