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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.7 mi
01h 33m
Flight
75.93 mi
122.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.93 mi
Kilometers
122.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.7 mi
Kilometers
131.48 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Fri, Apr 10, 3:47 PM CDT
Return by in Crowley
Fri, Apr 10, 5:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crowley
2026-04-10T14:14
Arrive Alexandria
Fri, Apr 10, 3:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crowley
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
Pine Prairie
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Crowley
40.8 mi
00h 46m
To Alexandria
40.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hutchinson Avenue

    22 m · 4 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Avenue F

    111 m · 18 sec · North Avenue F

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    113 m · 16 sec · West 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Parkerson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Parkerson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Crowley Eunice Highway

    1444 ft · 24 sec · Crowley Eunice Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 13

    2066 ft · 35 sec · State Route 13

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Crowley Eunice Highway

    15 mi · 22 min · Crowley Eunice Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Aymond Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Aymond Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Maple Avenue

    706 ft · 14 sec · East Maple Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South C C Duson Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South C C Duson Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.1 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 49 North: Alexandria

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

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

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 10th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Murray Street

    1757 ft · 1 min · 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 Crowley 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
32.2 mi · 39%
I 49 North
23.4 mi · 29%
Crowley Eunice Highway
15.2 mi · 19%
State Route 13
4.57 mi · 6%
Aymond Street
2.02 mi · 2%
North Parkerson Avenue
1.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Prairie
00h 46m from Crowley
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lafayette

73 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

97 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

New Iberia

104 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crowley and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 75.93 mi (122.19 km).

Crowley

#1 Crowley

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,520
Coordinates30.2140900, -92.3745800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hutchinson Avenue (-92.374613, 30.214148)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.91 L · about $10.91
Round trip
$21.81
5.76 gal · 21.82 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Crowley and Alexandria. The current time is 14:14:19.

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.