How far is Westminster, LA from Alexandria, LA?

The driving distance from Westminster, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.08 mi
02h 07m
Flight
101.63 mi
163.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.63 mi
Kilometers
163.55 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.08 mi
Kilometers
207.73 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, Oct 15, 6:31 PM CDT
Return by in Westminster
Thu, Oct 15, 8:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-10-15T16:24
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, Oct 15, 6:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Opelousas
LA

Parish seat of St.

From Westminster
64.4 mi
01h 03m
To Alexandria
64.6 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Alexandria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Alexandria.

  1. 1

    Start on Baker Drive

    672 ft · 32 sec · Baker Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chelsea Drive

    698 ft · 36 sec · Chelsea Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway

    2926 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Essen Lane

    86 m · 5 sec · Essen Lane

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 12 West

    1309 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on 10th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Murray Street

    1757 ft · 1 min · Murray Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Alexandria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.9 mi · 50%
State Route 1
49 mi · 38%
West Florida Republic Parkway
8.81 mi · 7%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 3%
Jefferson Highway
0.55 mi
LA 415
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

64.9 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
101.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Opelousas
01h 03m from Westminster
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westminster and Sunny near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Alexandria?

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Opelousas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Westminster and 64.6 miles from Alexandria.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westminster and Sunny near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Opelousas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Opelousas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Opelousas.

RAIL

Lafayette

35 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

63 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

87 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

114 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 101.63 mi (163.55 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Westminster

Westminster is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.4138000, -91.0876000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Baker Drive (-91.087603, 30.413826)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.24 L · about $17.80
Round trip
$35.60
9.1 gal · 34.48 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $17.80 $35.60
Mid-grade $4.38 $19.91 $39.82
Premium $4.78 $21.75 $43.51
Diesel $5.82 $26.49 $52.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Alexandria. The current time is 16:24:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.