How far is Prien, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Prien, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 50m.
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Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prien and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prien and Alexandria.
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Start on Lock Lane
1815 ft · 1 min · Lock Lane
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Turn right onto Henderson Bayou Road
2391 ft · 2 min · Henderson Bayou Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Prien Lake Road
2634 ft · 1 min · West Prien Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cove Lane
39 m · 3 sec · Cove Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Cove Lane
96 m · 10 sec · Cove Lane
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Take the ramp right toward I 210 East: Lafayette
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway
8.2 mi · 10 min · 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Lafayette
1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 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 Prien 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
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prien and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prien to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 51.6 miles from Prien and 53.4 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.01 one way or $28.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Prien and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Oberlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prien and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 92.25 mi (148.47 km).
#1 Prien
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,810 |
| Coordinates | 30.1818700, -93.2737700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.76 | $31.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.11 | $34.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.04 | $40.07 |
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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