How far is Crowley, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Crowley, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crowley and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crowley and Alexandria.
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Start on West Hutchinson Avenue
22 m · 4 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Avenue F
111 m · 18 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
113 m · 16 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Parkerson Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Parkerson Avenue
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Continue on Crowley Eunice Highway
1444 ft · 24 sec · Crowley Eunice Highway
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Continue on State Route 13
2066 ft · 35 sec · State Route 13
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Turn straight onto Crowley Eunice Highway
15 mi · 22 min · Crowley Eunice Highway
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Continue on Aymond Street
2 mi · 3 min · Aymond Street
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Turn left onto East Maple Avenue
706 ft · 14 sec · East Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto South C C Duson Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South C C Duson Street
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Continue on State Route 13
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Route 13
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto I 49 North: Alexandria
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 24 min
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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 Crowley 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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crowley and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Crowley to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Pine Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Crowley and 40.9 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crowley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Prairie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crowley and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 75.93 mi (122.19 km).
#1 Crowley
City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 12,520 |
| Coordinates | 30.2140900, -92.3745800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.27 | $24.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
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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