How far is Gretna from Alexandria?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gretna and Alexandria is 171.83 miles (276.54 km).
Flight distance from Gretna, LA to Alexandria, LA is 171.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Gretna to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gretna, Louisiana to Alexandria, Louisiana is: 208.02 miles (334.78 km) by car.
Driving from Gretna to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 14 minutes.
#1 Gretna
Suburb city of New Orleans
| Population | 17615 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°54'53"N 90°3'14"W |
| Latitude | 29.9146500 |
| Longitude | -90.0539600 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
Largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 45573 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°18'41"N 92°26'43"W |
| Latitude | 31.3112900 |
| Longitude | -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Alexandria: Murray Street (-92.444972,31.311153)
Estimated Travel Time Between Gretna and Alexandria
The distance between Gretna and Alexandria is 335 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 43 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Gretna and Alexandria. The current time is 00:50:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.79 liters (7.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gretna and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gretna to Alexandria is $30.11 (diesel $35.59).
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on June 08, 2023.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gretna and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Gretna 33.58 miles (54 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Gretna 93.5 miles (150 km)
