How far is Greenwood, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Greenwood, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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 55m.
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.
Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Alexandria.
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Start on Greenwood Springridge Road
39 m · 3 sec · Greenwood Springridge Road
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Greenwood Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 East, LA 3132 East: Alexandria
830 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 3132 East: Alexandria
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop Expressway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Inner Loop Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49: Shreveport, Alexandria
828 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria
2870 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
114.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elliott Street, Downtown Alexandria
3043 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Thorn Road
809 ft · 30 sec · Thorn Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
1861 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
535 ft · 23 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Murray Street
49 m · 7 sec · 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 Greenwood 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.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
115 mi · 01h 56m
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 Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Powhatan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Greenwood and 65.9 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Powhatan
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 Powhatan.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 118.95 mi (191.43 km).
#1 Greenwood
Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,088 |
| Coordinates | 32.4429300, -93.9729600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.76 | $39.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.46 | $42.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.13 | $50.25 |
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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