How far is Iowa, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Iowa, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Small city in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa and Alexandria.
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Start on West 1st Street
14 m · 4 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Thomson Avenue
1978 ft · 47 sec · North Thomson Avenue
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Turn left onto East 4th
1.3 km · 1 min · East 4th
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Keep slight left
79.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
1799 ft · 34 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Masonic Drive
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Continue on Fenner Street
657 ft · 20 sec · Fenner Street
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Turn left onto Overton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Overton Street
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Continue on Casson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Casson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
1883 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Murray Street
112 m · 16 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 Iowa and Alexandria.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East 4th
Keep slight left
79.6 mi · 01h 39m
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 Sunny leaving Iowa and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Iowa and 44.2 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.55 one way or $23.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Iowa and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
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 Oakdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 81.55 mi (131.24 km).
#1 Iowa
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,109 |
| Coordinates | 30.2368700, -93.0137600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.11 | $28.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
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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