How far is Vivian, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Vivian, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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 21m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Parish seat of Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vivian and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vivian and Alexandria.
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Start on West Arkansas Avenue
1579 ft · 35 sec · West Arkansas Avenue
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Continue on South Pardue Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pardue Street
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Continue on Highway 170
6.4 mi · 9 min · Highway 170
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Take the ramp right
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 220 West: Dallas
2703 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 48 sec · Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 173: Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
2359 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
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Continue on Ford Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ford Street
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Turn right onto Allen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
120.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elliott Street, Downtown Alexandria
3043 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Thorn Road
809 ft · 30 sec · Thorn Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
1861 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
535 ft · 23 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 Vivian 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.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
120 mi · 02h 03m
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 Vivian and Mostly Clear near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vivian to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Coushatta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Vivian and 81.2 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.32 one way or $42.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vivian and Mostly Clear near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Coushatta
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 Coushatta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vivian and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 140.6 mi (226.28 km).
#1 Vivian
Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,443 |
| Coordinates | 32.8715300, -93.9874000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.04 | $52.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.49 | $60.97 |
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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