How far is Inniswold, LA from Alexandria, LA?

The driving distance from Inniswold, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.3 mi
02h 08m
Flight
102.2 mi
164.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.2 mi
Kilometers
164.47 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.3 mi
Kilometers
209.69 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Tue, Apr 21, 7:11 AM CDT
Return by in Inniswold
Tue, Apr 21, 9:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inniswold
2026-04-21T05:03
Arrive Alexandria
Tue, Apr 21, 7:11 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
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inniswold
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
Opelousas
LA

Parish seat of St.

From Inniswold
65.1 mi
01h 04m
To Alexandria
65.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oliphant Road

    588 ft · 32 sec · Oliphant Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bluebonnet Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bluebonnet Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 10th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Murray Street

    1757 ft · 1 min · Murray Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inniswold 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.9 mi · 50%
State Route 1
49 mi · 38%
Bluebonnet Boulevard
11 mi · 8%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 3%
LA 415
0.41 mi
Murray Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Opelousas
01h 04m from Inniswold
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Inniswold and Mostly Cloudy near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 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?

Opelousas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Inniswold and 65.2 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Opelousas

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Opelousas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Opelousas.

RAIL

Lafayette

35 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

63 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

87 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

114 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inniswold and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 102.2 mi (164.47 km).

Inniswold

#1 Inniswold

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population6,180
Coordinates30.4049100, -91.0834400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Oliphant Road (-91.083434, 30.404778)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.59 $39.18
Premium $4.63 $21.28 $42.55
Diesel $5.42 $24.91 $49.82

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Inniswold and Alexandria. The current time is 05:03:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.