How far is Opelousas, LA from Alexandria, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Opelousas and Alexandria is 57.9 miles (93.18 km).
Flight distance from Opelousas, LA to Alexandria, LA is 57.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Opelousas to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Opelousas, Louisiana to Alexandria, Louisiana is: 67.48 miles (108.61 km) by car.
Driving from Opelousas to Alexandria will take approximately 01 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Opelousas
Parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 15562 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°32'1"N 92°4'53"W |
| Latitude | 30.5335300 |
| Longitude | -92.0815100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in the northeastern part of the state. Alexandria is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Alexandria Museum of Art and the Alexandria Zoo.
| Population | 45573 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°18'41"N 92°26'43"W |
| Latitude | 31.3112900 |
| Longitude | -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Alexandria: Murray Street (-92.444972,31.311153)
Estimated Travel Time Between Opelousas and Alexandria
The distance between Opelousas and Alexandria is 109 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Opelousas and Alexandria. The current time is 21:40:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.01 liters (2.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Opelousas and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Opelousas to Alexandria is $7.32 (diesel $9.68).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $7.32 | $8.29 | $9.15 | $9.68 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Opelousas and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Opelousas 112.03 miles (180 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Opelousas 132.95 miles (214 km)
