How far is Alexandria, LA from Winnsboro, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Winnsboro, LA is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
92.63 mi
02h 00m
Flight
72.64 mi
116.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.64 mi
Kilometers
116.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.63 mi
Kilometers
149.07 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winnsboro
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive Winnsboro
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Olla
LA

Town in Louisiana

From Alexandria
46.4 mi
01h 00m
To Winnsboro
46.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

    895 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Monroe Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 4

    10.2 mi · 15 min · State Route 4

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 4

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Highway 4

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Highway 4

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 4

  14. 14

    Continue on Prairie Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prairie Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prairie Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
59.5 mi · 64%
Highway 4
16.7 mi · 18%
State Route 4
10.2 mi · 11%
Pineville Expressway
3.99 mi · 4%
Prairie Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Casson Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Monroe Highway

Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

59.5 mi · 01h 10m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olla
01h 00m from Alexandria
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Winnsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Olla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Alexandria and 46.3 miles from Winnsboro.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:30 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 Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Alexandria and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Winnsboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Winnsboro. Straight-line distance: 72.64 mi (116.91 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
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#2 Winnsboro

Town in South Carolina

Population4,462
Coordinates32.1632100, -91.7206800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Winnsboro (-91.72068, 32.16321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
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.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.37 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.77
6.54 gal · 24.74 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Winnsboro. The current time is 06:54:17.

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.