How far is Alexandria, LA from Westlake, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Westlake, LA is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
102.41 mi
02h 11m
Flight
88 mi
141.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88 mi
Kilometers
141.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.41 mi
Kilometers
164.82 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westlake
Sun, May 31, 6:24 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sun, May 31, 8:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-31T04:13
Arrive Westlake
Sun, May 31, 6:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Oberlin
LA

Town in Louisiana, United States

From Alexandria
51.3 mi
01h 05m
To Westlake
51.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80 m · 13 sec · Foisy Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fulton Street

    2877 ft · 1 min · Fulton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mason Street

    1 km · 1 min · Mason Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fenner Street

    92 m · 7 sec · Fenner Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Masonic Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Masonic Drive

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle

    1855 ft · 35 sec · Masonic Drive

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive

    78 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Masonic Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    2324 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2156 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    2489 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 378: Westlake

    1029 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I- 10 Service Road

    1356 ft · 27 sec · I- 10 Service Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Perkins Street

    159 m · 11 sec · Perkins Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Isle of Capri Boulevard

    1756 ft · 40 sec · Isle of Capri Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Miller Avenue

    1965 ft · 54 sec · Miller Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Miller Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Masonic Drive
97.4 mi · 95%
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
0.74 mi · 1%
US 90 West
0.67 mi · 1%
Mason Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Fulton Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Miller Avenue
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Masonic Drive

Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive

78 mi · 01h 36m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oberlin
01h 05m from Alexandria
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Westlake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 51.3 miles from Alexandria and 51.1 miles from Westlake.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Westlake.

Stop Ideas Near Oberlin

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

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

RAIL

Lake Charles

61 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

Lafayette

84 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

113 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Westlake. Straight-line distance: 88 mi (141.62 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Westlake

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,873
Coordinates30.2421500, -93.2507100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Westlake (-93.25071, 30.24215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.68 L · about $13.67
Round trip
$27.34
7.22 gal · 27.36 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.67 $27.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.37 $30.75
Premium $4.63 $16.70 $33.39
Diesel $5.42 $19.55 $39.10

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Westlake. The current time is 04:13:02.

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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.