How far is Bastrop, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Bastrop, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Bastrop and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bastrop and Alexandria.
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Start on East Madison Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue
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Continue on New Monroe Road
16.8 mi · 19 min · New Monroe Road
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Continue on Sterlington Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
90.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Pineville Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1, LA 28 Business: Downtown Alexandria
1347 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1618 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Murray Street
703 ft · 32 sec · Murray Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bastrop and Alexandria.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
90.6 mi · 01h 46m
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 Bastrop and Clear near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bastrop to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Grayson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Bastrop and 59.4 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.87 one way or $31.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bastrop and Clear near Alexandria.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bastrop and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 106.07 mi (170.7 km).
#1 Bastrop
City in Louisiana
| Population | 9,688 |
| Coordinates | 32.7782800, -91.9114400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $15.87 | $31.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.85 | $35.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.38 | $38.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.69 | $45.38 |
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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