How far is Ouachita Parish, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Ouachita Parish, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ouachita Parish and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ouachita Parish and Alexandria.
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Start on Jonesboro Road
3213 ft · 1 min · Jonesboro Road
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Continue on Jonesboro Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonesboro Road
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Continue on Stella Street
738 ft · 12 sec · Stella Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2759 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
687 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
156 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
5.6 mi · 9 min · Jackson Street
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Turn straight
23.3 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
62.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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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 Ouachita 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.
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62.5 mi · 01h 14m
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 Clear leaving Ouachita Parish and Partly Cloudy near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ouachita Parish to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Olla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Ouachita Parish and 50.6 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Ouachita Parish and Partly Cloudy near Alexandria.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ouachita Parish and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 82.41 mi (132.63 km).
#1 Ouachita Parish
Parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 152,439 |
| Coordinates | 32.4783100, -92.1548700 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.23 | $32.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
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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