How far is Mamou, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Mamou, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mamou and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mamou and Alexandria.
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Start on the route
7 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2606 ft · 58 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Poinciana Avenue
2211 ft · 46 sec · Poinciana Avenue
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Turn right onto State Route 13
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto I 49 North: Alexandria
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria
1717 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on 10th Street
805 ft · 22 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Murray Street
1757 ft · 1 min · 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 Mamou and Alexandria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Mamou and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mamou to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Mamou and 25.7 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Mamou and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville
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 Cheneyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mamou and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 46.83 mi (75.37 km).
#1 Mamou
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,077 |
| Coordinates | 30.6338100, -92.4193000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.86 | $19.71 |
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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