How far is Lacombe, LA from Alexandria, LA?

The driving distance from Lacombe, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.67 mi
03h 17m
Flight
163.69 mi
263.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.69 mi
Kilometers
263.43 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.67 mi
Kilometers
329.38 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Fri, Nov 6, 11:42 AM CST
Return by in Lacombe
Fri, Nov 6, 3:00 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lacombe
2026-11-06T08:25
Arrive Alexandria
Fri, Nov 6, 11:42 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lacombe
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Maringouin
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Lacombe
102.2 mi
01h 38m
To Alexandria
102.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.1 km · 2 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    17 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  13. 13

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

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

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

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on 10th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Murray Street

    1757 ft · 1 min · Murray Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lacombe 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
81.6 mi · 40%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.9 mi · 32%
State Route 1
49 mi · 24%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 2%
LA 415
0.41 mi
Murray Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

74.1 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
163.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maringouin
01h 38m from Lacombe
Leave By
10:24 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lacombe and Mostly Clear near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Lacombe and 102.5 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.61 one way or $53.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lacombe and Mostly Clear near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Maringouin

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

33 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

56 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

101 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lacombe and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 163.69 mi (263.43 km).

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#1 Lacombe

Lacombe is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3135300, -89.9431300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: US 190 (-89.943152, 30.313489)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.34 L · about $26.61
Round trip
$53.23
14.44 gal · 54.68 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.69 $26.61 $53.23
Mid-grade $4.16 $30.06 $60.13
Premium $4.56 $32.94 $65.88
Diesel $5.75 $41.49 $82.97

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lacombe and Alexandria. The current time is 08:25:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.