How far is Bogalusa, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Bogalusa, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bogalusa and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bogalusa and Alexandria.
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Start on North Columbia Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street
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Continue on Sullivan Drive
12.2 mi · 18 min · Sullivan Drive
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Continue on Highway 21
11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21
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Continue on Military Road
4 mi · 6 min · Military Road
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Continue on East Boston Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street
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Continue on East 21st Avenue
113 m · 7 sec · East 21st Avenue
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Turn slight left
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right
60 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto West 21st Avenue
1910 ft · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue
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Turn left onto South Tyler Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street
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Continue on Highway 21
1.6 km · 2 min · Highway 21
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 12 West: Hammond
1787 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
59.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria
1717 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on 10th Street
805 ft · 22 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Murray Street
1757 ft · 1 min · 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 Bogalusa and Alexandria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.9 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bogalusa and Mostly Cloudy near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bogalusa to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Bogalusa and 112.1 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.61 one way or $59.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bogalusa and Mostly Cloudy near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Tete.
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New Iberia
Lafayette
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bogalusa and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 157.83 mi (254.01 km).
#1 Bogalusa
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,412 |
| Coordinates | 30.7910200, -89.8486900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $29.61 | $59.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.31 | $66.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.17 | $72.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.35 | $84.69 |
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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