How far is Alexandria, LA from Welsh, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Welsh, LA is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 57m.
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 Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Welsh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Welsh.
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Start on Murray Street
49 m · 14 sec · Murray Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1358 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winn Street
795 ft · 19 sec · Winn Street
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Turn left onto Foisy Avenue
80 m · 13 sec · Foisy Avenue
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Turn right onto Fulton Street
2877 ft · 1 min · Fulton Street
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Continue on Mason Street
1 km · 1 min · Mason Street
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Turn right onto Fenner Street
92 m · 7 sec · Fenner Street
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Continue on Masonic Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Masonic Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
1855 ft · 35 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
78.2 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Masonic Drive
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Take the exit straight
2225 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 99: Welsh
1522 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North Adams Street
2766 ft · 59 sec · North Adams Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
96 m · 19 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
57 m · 8 sec · South Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Welsh.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Masonic Drive
Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
78.2 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Welsh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Welsh?
The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Oberlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Alexandria and 46.3 miles from Welsh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Welsh.
Stop Ideas Near Oberlin
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 Oberlin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Welsh. Straight-line distance: 77.6 mi (124.88 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Welsh
Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,195 |
| Coordinates | 30.2360400, -92.8226500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Welsh (-92.82265, 30.23604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.38 | $24.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.93 | $27.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
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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