How far is Broussard, LA from Alexandria, LA?

The driving distance from Broussard, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
55.46 mi
01h 03m
Flight
41.41 mi
66.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.41 mi
Kilometers
66.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.46 mi
Kilometers
89.26 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in Broussard
Sat, Apr 18, 8:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broussard
2026-04-18T06:45
Arrive Alexandria
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broussard
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
Cheneyville
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Broussard
30.3 mi
00h 31m
To Alexandria
25.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barron Road

    121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 107

    4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 107

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 107

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107

  5. 5

    Turn right onto LA 107

    5 mi · 12 min · LA 107

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lodge Lin Road

    1096 ft · 32 sec · Lodge Lin Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1185 ft · 29 sec · West Church Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Lexington Avenue

    829 ft · 19 sec · South Lexington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Macarthur Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Macarthur Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 115 West

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 115 West

  12. 12

    Continue on Macarthur Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Macarthur Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North: Alexandria

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    30.8 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on 10th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Murray Street

    1757 ft · 1 min · Murray Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
31.1 mi · 56%
State Route 107
7.34 mi · 13%
LA 107
5 mi · 9%
Highway 115 West
3.62 mi · 7%
Macarthur Street
1.66 mi · 3%
Murray Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Merge slight left

30.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheneyville
00h 31m from Broussard
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broussard and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Broussard and 25.2 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broussard and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broussard and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 41.41 mi (66.65 km).

Broussard

#1 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population13,076
Coordinates30.8932500, -91.9434500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Barron Road (-91.943579, 30.893307)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.85
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.42 $14.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.35 $16.70
Premium $4.63 $9.07 $18.13
Diesel $5.42 $10.61 $21.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Broussard and Alexandria. The current time is 06:45:59.

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.