How far is Bawcomville, LA from Alexandria, LA?

The driving distance from Bawcomville, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
96.9 mi
01h 50m
Flight
81.73 mi
131.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.73 mi
Kilometers
131.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.9 mi
Kilometers
155.94 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in Bawcomville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bawcomville
2026-04-15T09:13
Arrive Alexandria
Wed, Apr 15, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bawcomville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Olla
LA

Town in Louisiana

From Bawcomville
49.3 mi
00h 55m
To Alexandria
47.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brown Street

    2431 ft · 2 min · Brown Street

  2. 2

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

    1365 ft · 1 min · Hinton Street

  3. 3

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

    1324 ft · 1 min · Sandal Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jonesboro Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonesboro Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jonesboro Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonesboro Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Stella Street

    738 ft · 12 sec · Stella Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2759 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    687 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    156 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    72 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    23.3 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

    1 km · 58 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    84 m · 18 sec · 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Medical Center Drive

    561 ft · 16 sec · Medical Center Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on 4th Street

    1601 ft · 55 sec · 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Murray Street

    49 m · 7 sec · Murray Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson Street
68.1 mi · 70%
Jonesboro Road
2.02 mi · 2%
Stella Street
1.85 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
0.63 mi · 1%
Brown Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson Street

Continue straight

62.5 mi · 01h 14m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
81.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olla
00h 55m from Bawcomville
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bawcomville and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 49.3 miles from Bawcomville and 47.5 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bawcomville and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bawcomville and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 81.73 mi (131.53 km).

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#1 Bawcomville

Bawcomville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4704200, -92.1673600
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Brown Street (-92.16736, 32.470436)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.57 $29.13
Premium $4.63 $15.82 $31.63
Diesel $5.42 $18.52 $37.04

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bawcomville and Alexandria. The current time is 09:13:43.

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.