How far is Jefferson, LA from Alexandria, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jefferson and Alexandria is 164.93 miles (265.43 km).
Flight distance from Jefferson, LA to Alexandria, LA is 164.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Jefferson to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jefferson, Louisiana to Alexandria, Louisiana is: 198.92 miles (320.13 km) by car.
Driving from Jefferson to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 14 minutes.
#1 Jefferson
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°57'58"N 90°9'11"W |
| Latitude | 29.9660400 |
| Longitude | -90.1531300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in the northeastern part of the state. Alexandria is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Alexandria Museum of Art and the Alexandria Zoo.
| 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 Jefferson and Alexandria
The distance between Jefferson and Alexandria is 320 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 33 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 Jefferson and Alexandria. The current time is 13:03:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.57 liters (7.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jefferson and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jefferson to Alexandria is $21.57 (diesel $28.53).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $21.57 | $24.44 | $26.98 | $28.53 |
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 (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jefferson 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 Jefferson 25.05 miles (40 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Jefferson 1.94 miles (3 km)
