How far is Rayville, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Rayville, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rayville and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rayville and Alexandria.
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Start on Harrison Street
1174 ft · 29 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto North Julia Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Julia Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Julia Street
48 m · 3 sec · South Julia Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Julia Street
123 m · 7 sec · South Julia Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1479 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165 South: Columbia
1310 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
91.9 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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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 Rayville and Alexandria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
91.9 mi · 01h 48m
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 Sunny leaving Rayville and Partly Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rayville to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Clarks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Rayville and 48.2 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rayville and Partly Sunny near Alexandria.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rayville and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 90.17 mi (145.12 km).
#1 Rayville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,436 |
| Coordinates | 32.4773600, -91.7548500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.16 | $28.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.30 | $34.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.25 | $40.50 |
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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