How far is Ponchatoula, LA from Alexandria, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ponchatoula and Alexandria is 133.23 miles (214.42 km).
Flight distance from Ponchatoula, LA to Alexandria, LA is 133.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Ponchatoula to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ponchatoula, Louisiana to Alexandria, Louisiana is: 169.7 miles (273.11 km) by car.
Driving from Ponchatoula to Alexandria will take approximately 02 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7545 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°26'20"N 90°26'29"W |
| Latitude | 30.4388000 |
| Longitude | -90.4414800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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 Ponchatoula and Alexandria
The distance between Ponchatoula and Alexandria is 273 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 02 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 Ponchatoula and Alexandria. The current time is 13:12:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.67 liters (5.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ponchatoula and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ponchatoula to Alexandria is $18.4 (diesel $24.34).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $18.4 | $20.85 | $23.01 | $24.34 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ponchatoula and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
