How far is Donaldsonville, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Donaldsonville, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Donaldsonville and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donaldsonville and Alexandria.
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Start on West 10th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Continue on Highway 1 North
18.5 mi · 22 min · Highway 1 North
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Continue on Church Street
1 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Highway 1
11.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lafayette
2327 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 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 Donaldsonville 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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Donaldsonville 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 Donaldsonville to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Port Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Donaldsonville and 76.8 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.49 one way or $40.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Donaldsonville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Port Barre
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Barre.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Donaldsonville and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 120.09 mi (193.26 km).
#1 Donaldsonville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,638 |
| Coordinates | 30.1011400, -90.9941200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.49 | $40.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.30 | $58.59 |
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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