How far is Morehouse Parish, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Morehouse Parish, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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 23m.
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.
Parish seat of Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morehouse Parish and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morehouse Parish and Alexandria.
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Start on Jeannie Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Jeannie Road
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Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Lloyd Barham Road
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Turn right onto Wilmot Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wilmot Highway
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Continue on 14th
2738 ft · 48 sec · 14th
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Continue on South 14th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street
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Continue on Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
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Turn right onto Grabault Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Grabault Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mer Rouge Road
1541 ft · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road
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Continue on East Madison Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Madison Avenue
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Continue on New Monroe Road
16.8 mi · 19 min · New Monroe Road
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Continue on Sterlington Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
93.5 mi · 1 hr 50 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 Morehouse Parish 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
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
93.5 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Morehouse Parish and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morehouse Parish to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Morehouse Parish and 63.2 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morehouse Parish and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morehouse Parish and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 110.85 mi (178.4 km).
#1 Morehouse Parish
Parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 24,227 |
| Coordinates | 32.8202200, -91.8018000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $3.91 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $19.87 | $39.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $26.44 | $52.87 |
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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