How far is Haughton, LA from Alexandria, LA?

The driving distance from Haughton, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
139.73 mi
02h 04m
Flight
104.78 mi
168.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.78 mi
Kilometers
168.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.73 mi
Kilometers
224.88 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM CDT
Return by in Haughton
Tue, May 12, 10:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haughton
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Alexandria
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haughton
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
Powhatan
LA

Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Haughton
69.8 mi
01h 02m
To Alexandria
70 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Taylor Street

    563 ft · 16 sec · East Taylor Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West McKinley Avenue

    3076 ft · 1 min · West McKinley Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 157

    2245 ft · 52 sec · Highway 157

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2787 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Elliott Street, Downtown Alexandria

    3043 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Thorn Road

    809 ft · 30 sec · Thorn Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    1861 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    535 ft · 23 sec · 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Murray Street

    49 m · 7 sec · Murray Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haughton 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
120 mi · 86%
Highway 157
15.7 mi · 11%
North Elm Street
0.85 mi · 1%
I 49 South
0.82 mi · 1%
West McKinley Avenue
0.58 mi
Elliott Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

120 mi · 02h 03m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powhatan
01h 02m from Haughton
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Haughton and Sunny near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 69.8 miles from Haughton and 70 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Haughton and Sunny near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Powhatan

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

88 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

88 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haughton and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 104.78 mi (168.62 km).

Haughton

#1 Haughton

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,243
Coordinates32.5326500, -93.5040600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: West Taylor Street (-93.504054, 32.532599)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.67 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.34
9.86 gal · 37.34 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.67 $37.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.00 $41.99
Premium $4.63 $22.80 $45.60
Diesel $5.42 $26.70 $53.39

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Haughton and Alexandria. The current time is 18:15:56.

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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.