How far is Moss Bluff, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Moss Bluff, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 01h 47m.
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.
Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moss Bluff and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moss Bluff and Alexandria.
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Start on Old Highway 171
753 ft · 33 sec · Old Highway 171
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Turn slight right onto Old Highway 171
34 m · 8 sec · Old Highway 171
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Turn slight right onto Theriot Road
1792 ft · 56 sec · Theriot Road
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Highway
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Take the exit straight
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
1659 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
2422 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
135 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
78.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
1799 ft · 34 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Masonic Drive
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Continue on Fenner Street
657 ft · 20 sec · Fenner Street
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Turn left onto Overton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Overton Street
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Continue on Casson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Casson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
1883 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Murray Street
112 m · 16 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 Moss Bluff 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.
US 165
Continue straight
78.3 mi · 01h 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Moss Bluff and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moss Bluff to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Oberlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Moss Bluff and 51.3 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moss Bluff and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Oberlin
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 Oberlin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moss Bluff and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 82.54 mi (132.84 km).
#1 Moss Bluff
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 11,557 |
| Coordinates | 30.3027000, -93.1907100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.44 | $26.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.12 | $30.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.22 | $38.45 |
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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