How far is Church Point, LA from Alexandria, LA?

The driving distance from Church Point, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
83.02 mi
01h 18m
Flight
64.22 mi
103.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.22 mi
Kilometers
103.36 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.02 mi
Kilometers
133.6 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Sat, May 23, 10:58 AM CDT
Return by in Church Point
Sat, May 23, 12:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Church Point
2026-05-23T09:40
Arrive Alexandria
Sat, May 23, 10:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Church Point
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
Bunkie
LA

City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Church Point
41.9 mi
00h 39m
To Alexandria
41.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Church Point and Alexandria.

  1. 1

    Start on West Ebey Street

    21 m · 11 sec · West Ebey Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2294 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Plaquemine Street

    1624 ft · 31 sec · East Plaquemine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Beaugh Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Beaugh Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lawtell Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lawtell Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 35

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 35

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Prejean Highway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Prejean Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Landry Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · West Landry Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto West Vine Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Vine Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1815 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  12. 12

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

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 10th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Murray Street

    1757 ft · 1 min · Murray Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Church Point 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.9 mi · 78%
State Route 35
7.01 mi · 8%
West Landry Street
4.4 mi · 5%
West Vine Street
2.52 mi · 3%
Lawtell Highway
1.13 mi · 1%
North Beaugh Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunkie
00h 39m from Church Point
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Church Point and 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 Church Point to Alexandria?

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Church Point and 41.1 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Church Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Bunkie

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

82 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

111 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

111 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Church Point and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 64.22 mi (103.36 km).

Church Point

#1 Church Point

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,367
Coordinates30.4029800, -92.2151300
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ebey Street (-92.215018, 30.402849)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.09 L · about $11.10
Round trip
$22.19
5.86 gal · 22.18 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.10 $22.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.48 $24.96
Premium $4.63 $13.55 $27.10
Diesel $5.42 $15.87 $31.73

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Church Point and Alexandria. The current time is 09:40:36.

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.