How far is Swartz, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Swartz, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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 51m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swartz and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swartz and Alexandria.
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Start on Swartz School Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Swartz School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 139
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 139
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Continue on Lincoln Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on Old Bastrop Road
2025 ft · 42 sec · Old Bastrop Road
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Continue on Desiard Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Desiard Street
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Turn left
1049 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
93.3 mi · 1 hr 49 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 Swartz 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.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
93.3 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Swartz and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swartz to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 51.6 miles from Swartz and 53.7 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.09 one way or $28.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Swartz and Sunny near Alexandria.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swartz and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 90.97 mi (146.41 km).
#1 Swartz
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 4,536 |
| Coordinates | 32.5687500, -91.9851300 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 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 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.84 | $31.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.21 | $34.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.14 | $40.29 |
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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