How far is Winnfield, LA from Alexandria, LA?

The driving distance from Winnfield, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
48.54 mi
00h 49m
Flight
43.99 mi
70.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.99 mi
Kilometers
70.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.54 mi
Kilometers
78.11 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Wed, May 6, 9:27 PM CDT
Return by in Winnfield
Wed, May 6, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winnfield
2026-05-06T20:38
Arrive Alexandria
Wed, May 6, 9:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winnfield
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
Dry Prong
LA

Village in Louisiana

From Winnfield
24.2 mi
00h 24m
To Alexandria
24.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Court Street

    1430 ft · 37 sec · West Court Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Lafayette Street

    47.4 mi · 58 min · East Lafayette Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1, LA 28 Business: Downtown Alexandria

    1347 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1618 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Murray Street

    703 ft · 32 sec · Murray Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Lafayette Street
47.4 mi · 98%
6th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
West Court Street
0.27 mi · 1%
LA 1
0.26 mi · 1%
Murray Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

East Lafayette Street

Continue on East Lafayette Street

47.4 mi · 00h 58m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dry Prong
00h 24m from Winnfield
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Winnfield and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Dry Prong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Winnfield and 24.3 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Winnfield and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winnfield and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 43.99 mi (70.79 km).

Winnfield

#1 Winnfield

Small city in and the Parish Seat of Winn Parish, Louisiana

Population4,283
Coordinates31.9255800, -92.6413100
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: US 84 (-92.641309, 31.925843)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.48 L · about $6.48
Round trip
$12.95
3.42 gal · 12.96 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.48 $12.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.28 $14.57
Premium $4.63 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $5.42 $9.26 $18.52

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Winnfield and Alexandria. The current time is 20:38:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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