How far is Prairieville, LA from Alexandria, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prairieville and Alexandria is 111.78 miles (179.9 km).
Flight distance from Prairieville, LA to Alexandria, LA is 111.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Prairieville to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prairieville, Louisiana to Alexandria, Louisiana is: 140.32 miles (225.82 km) by car.
Driving from Prairieville to Alexandria will take approximately 02 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Prairieville
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°18'11"N 90°58'19"W |
| Latitude | 30.3029700 |
| Longitude | -90.9720500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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 Prairieville and Alexandria
The distance between Prairieville and Alexandria is 226 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 30 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 Prairieville and Alexandria. The current time is 11:42:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.74 liters (4.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prairieville and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prairieville to Alexandria is $15.22 (diesel $20.12).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $15.22 | $17.24 | $19.03 | $20.12 |
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 January 15, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Prairieville 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 Prairieville 38.98 miles (63 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Prairieville 26.24 miles (42 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Prairieville 59.9 miles (96 km)
