How far is Farmerville, LA from Alexandria, LA?

The driving distance from Farmerville, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
117.61 mi
02h 08m
Flight
101.05 mi
162.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.05 mi
Kilometers
162.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.61 mi
Kilometers
189.28 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Mon, Apr 20, 3:05 AM CDT
Return by in Farmerville
Mon, Apr 20, 5:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmerville
2026-04-20T00:57
Arrive Alexandria
Mon, Apr 20, 3:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmerville
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
Dodson
LA

Village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Farmerville
58.7 mi
01h 04m
To Alexandria
58.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Water Street

    32 m · 9 sec · West Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    22.1 mi · 33 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Georgia Avenue

    2281 ft · 1 min · East Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Farmerville Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Farmerville Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mills Avenue

    2385 ft · 58 sec · Mills Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Trenton Street

    116 m · 15 sec · South Trenton Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Vienna Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Vienna Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Quitman Highway

    15.9 mi · 19 min · Quitman Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Hudson Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Hudson Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Winnfield Highway

    21.7 mi · 28 min · Winnfield Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Lafayette Street

    47.4 mi · 58 min · East Lafayette Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1, LA 28 Business: Downtown Alexandria

    1347 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1618 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Murray Street

    703 ft · 32 sec · Murray Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Lafayette Street
47.4 mi · 40%
South Main Street
22.1 mi · 19%
Winnfield Highway
21.7 mi · 18%
Quitman Highway
15.9 mi · 14%
Main Street
3.95 mi · 3%
South Vienna Street
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Lafayette Street

Continue on East Lafayette Street

47.4 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodson
01h 04m from Farmerville
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Farmerville and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Dodson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Farmerville and 58.9 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Farmerville and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Dodson

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

113 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

113 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmerville and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 101.05 mi (162.63 km).

Farmerville

#1 Farmerville

City in Union Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,641
Coordinates32.7734700, -92.4057000
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: West Water Street (-92.4057, 32.773371)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.71 L · about $15.72
Round trip
$31.43
8.3 gal · 31.42 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.72 $31.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.67 $35.35
Premium $4.63 $19.19 $38.39
Diesel $5.42 $22.47 $44.94

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmerville and Alexandria. The current time is 00:57:02.

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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.