How far is Alexandria, LA from Vidalia, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Vidalia, LA is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
71.71 mi
01h 33m
Flight
62.6 mi
100.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.6 mi
Kilometers
100.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.71 mi
Kilometers
115.4 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vidalia
Tue, Jun 2, 12:45 PM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Tue, Jun 2, 2:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-06-02T11:12
Arrive Vidalia
Tue, Jun 2, 12:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Jonesville
LA

Town in Louisiana, United States

From Alexandria
35.9 mi
00h 46m
To Vidalia
35.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Street

    49 m · 14 sec · Murray Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1358 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winn Street

    795 ft · 19 sec · Winn Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Foisy Avenue

    159 m · 27 sec · Foisy Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Casson Street

    82 m · 5 sec · Casson Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Pineville Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3100 West, LA 28 East: Pineville, Jonesville

    873 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 28 East: Jonesville, Ferriday

    32 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    27.2 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Wallace Boulevard

    9.2 mi · 11 min · East Wallace Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    47 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Carter Street

    744 ft · 36 sec · Carter Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue

    101 m · 16 sec · Louisiana Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
LA 28 East
32 mi · 45%
East Wallace Boulevard
9.24 mi · 13%
Pineville Expressway
2.07 mi · 3%
Casson Street
0.26 mi
4th Street
0.26 mi
LA 3100 West
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

LA 28 East

Keep slight right to continue on LA 28 East: Jonesville, Ferriday

32 mi · 00h 42m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
00h 46m from Alexandria
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vidalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Alexandria and 35.9 miles from Vidalia.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vidalia.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

117 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Vidalia. Straight-line distance: 62.6 mi (100.74 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Vidalia

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,667
Coordinates31.5654400, -91.4259500
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Vidalia (-91.42595, 31.56544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.78 $21.55
Premium $4.63 $11.70 $23.40
Diesel $5.42 $13.70 $27.40

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Vidalia. The current time is 11:12:30.

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.