How far is Vinton, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Vinton, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vinton and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vinton and Alexandria.
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Start on Horridge Street
12 m · 4 sec · Horridge Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
1 km · 1 min · Center Street
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Continue on Gum Cove Road
2280 ft · 45 sec · Gum Cove Road
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Continue on State Route 108
1432 ft · 26 sec · State Route 108
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Take the ramp left
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
35 mi · 40 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
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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 Vinton 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
Continue straight
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.
Sunny leaving Vinton and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vinton to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Kinder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Vinton and 61.5 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vinton and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Kinder
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kinder.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vinton and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 102.69 mi (165.26 km).
#1 Vinton
Town in Louisiana
| Population | 3,211 |
| Coordinates | 30.1907600, -93.5812700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.17 | $32.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.19 | $36.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.75 | $39.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.12 | $46.24 |
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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