How far is Lake Providence, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Providence, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Providence and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Providence and Alexandria.
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Start on Lake Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Tensas Bayou Road
3247 ft · 1 min · Tensas Bayou Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tensas Bayou Road
23.7 mi · 42 min · Tensas Bayou Road
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Turn left onto State Route 17
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 17
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Continue on State Route 17
7.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 17
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165 South: Columbia
1310 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
91.9 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
1 km · 58 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
84 m · 18 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Medical Center Drive
561 ft · 16 sec · Medical Center Drive
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Continue on 4th Street
1601 ft · 55 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Murray Street
49 m · 7 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 Lake Providence 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.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
91.9 mi · 01h 48m
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 Lake Providence and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Providence to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Richwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Lake Providence and 65.6 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Providence and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Richwood
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Providence and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 127.35 mi (204.95 km).
#1 Lake Providence
City in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,347 |
| Coordinates | 32.8049900, -91.1709800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.88 | $39.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
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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