Alexandria, LA Road Trips
Alexandria, LA serves as a useful starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 28 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 52-mile quick runs to 216-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Alexandria, LA spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
60
Longest Drive
216.4 mi
Cut Off, LA
Quickest Drive
15m
Ball, LA
Plan Around Alexandria, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Alexandria, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Alexandria, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Alexandria, LA
Alexandria, LA to Cut Off, LA
Alexandria, LA to Estelle, LA
Alexandria, LA to Avondale, LA
Alexandria, LA to New Orleans, LA
Alexandria, LA to Bridge City, LA
Alexandria, LA to Metairie, LA
Alexandria, LA to Boutte, LA
Alexandria, LA to Houma, LA
Alexandria, LA to Gray, LA
Alexandria, LA to Schriever, LA
Alexandria, LA to Laplace, LA
Alexandria, LA to Lake Providence, LA
Alexandria, LA to Gonzales, LA
Alexandria, LA to Old Jefferson, LA
Alexandria, LA to Eastwood, LA
Alexandria, LA to Oak Hills Place, LA
Alexandria, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA
Alexandria, LA to Monticello, LA
Driving from Alexandria, LA
On average, trips departing from Alexandria, LA run 144 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 49m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 216 miles (4h 10m), while the shortest is just 52 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Alexandria, LA most often head toward Cut Off, LA (216.4 mi, 4h 10m), Estelle, LA (209.2 mi, 4h 10m), Avondale, LA (203.5 mi, 4h), New Orleans, LA (203.1 mi, 3h 55m), and Bridge City, LA (200.5 mi, 3h 56m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 144-mile drive from Alexandria, LA, expect to burn about 5.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 28 mapped routes leaving Alexandria, LA and 32 routes heading into Alexandria, LA, covering 60 total connections. Distances range from 52 to 216 miles.
The longest mapped route from Alexandria, LA covers 216 miles and takes approximately 4h 10m. Shorter options start at just 52 miles.
The average route from Alexandria, LA runs about 144 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Alexandria, LA include Cut Off, LA, Estelle, LA, Avondale, LA and New Orleans, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Alexandria, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
44,566
Median Income
$47,357
Median Home Value
$182,800
Median Age
37.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Alexandria, LA at a Glance
Founded
1818
Elevation
75 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Alexandria, LA
A sampling of people born in Alexandria, LA.
Faith Ford
1964
American actress (born 1964)
Muse Watson
1948
American actor
Markel Brown
1992
American basketball player
James Madison Wells
1808–1899
Governor of Louisiana (1808–1899)
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
1939–2007
American writer
Arna Bontemps
1902–1973
American poet, novelist (1902–1973)
Joseph E. Ransdell
1858–1954
American politician and lawyer (1858-1954)
Casson Ferguson
1891–1929
actor (1891-1929)
Natalie Desselle-Reid
1967–2020
American actress (1967–2020)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Alexandria, LA.
Arna Wendell Bontemps House
historic house in Louisiana, United States
Bolton High School
high school in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
City data from Wikidata (Q985351), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Alexandria, LA
Alexandria is a historic city, rich in Louisiana history. Civil War historic sites along with easy access to numerous historic locations and Kisatchie National Forest sites make it a city ideal for history enthusiasts and sportsmen.
1 Kent Plantation House, 3601 Bayou Rapides Rd, ☏ +1 318-487-5998. One of the oldest surviving plantations in Louisiana. 2 Alexandria Zoological Park, 3016 Masonic Dr, ☏ +1 318-441-6810. 3 Forts Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site, 135 Riverfront St, Pineville, ☏ +1 318 484-2390. W-Su 9AM-5PM. Civil War sites, including the Bailey Dam area where Union naval admiral David Porter was able to retreat in safety after the Battle of Mansfield had given the Confederates the victory. (updated Oct 2021) 4 Alexandria Museum of Art, 933 2nd St, ☏ +1 318-443-3458. Tu-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-4PM. Housed in the historic Rapides Bank and Trust Company Building that was built in 1898, this museum has various permanent and transitory exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, etc, plus classes. $5, but free on 2nd Sa of the month. 5 Louisiana History Museum, 503 Washington St, ☏ +1 318 487-8556. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM. Kind of a low-key state history museum. (updated Oct 2021) 6 Arna Bontemps African-American, 1327 3rd St, ☏ +1 318 704-6462. Museum about a Harlem Renaissance poet, located in his childhood home. (updated Oct 2021)
Mardi Gras. College cheerleaders and classic cars parade takes place on Friday afternoon in Downtown. Children's parade takes place on Saturday morning in Downtown. The Krewe's parade takes place on Sunday afternoon with a route from Texas Ave to the Alexandria Mall. The Krewe of Provine parade on Tuesday runs down Coliseum Blvd. Alex Winter Fete. Winter festival.
Some local restaurants include: 1 Tunk's Cypress Inn, 9507 LA Hwy 28 West (on Kincaid Lake), ☏ +1 318-487-4014. Specializes in steaks, alligator, crawfish, oysters, and seafood. 2 The Cottage Restaurant, 1434 Dorchester Dr # A, ☏ +1 318-448-4220. 11AM-2PM Monday-Saturday. American restaurant. Hana Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 2915 MacArthur Dr, ☏ +1 318-442-9898. Diamond Grill, 924 3rd St, ☏ +1 318-448-8989. Upscale restaurant in the downtown Lou & Laura's, 1301 Windsor Pl, ☏ +1 318-445-2917. New Orleans-style po' boys and broasted chicken There is also a wide variety of chain restaurants in Alexandria. Crawfish boils are popular among locals when crawfish is in season during spring.
1 Sleep Inn & Suites, 3411 US-165, Pineville, ☏ +1 318-640-8505. Indoor pool and hot tub/breakfast. $65. 2 Holiday Inn Alexandria - Downtown, 701 4th St, ☏ +1 318-541-8333. (updated Sep 2018) 3 The Hotel Bentley, 200 Desoto St, ☏ +1 318 442 2226, [email protected]. Historic downtown hotel dating back to 1908. In the 2010s, it underwent a multi-million dollar restoration. (updated Dec 2020) 4 Indian Creek Recreation Area, 100 Camp Ground Rd, Woodworth, ☏ +1 318 487-5058. Camping plus hiking, swimming, water recreation along Indian Creek Reservoir. It doesn't have the most pristine water or scenery, but it's a natural getaway nonetheless. $7 day use, more for camping. (updated Oct 2021)
Interstate 49 runs through the center of Alexandria, linking the city with Shreveport to the northwest (125 miles) and Lafayette to the south (90 miles). 1 Alexandria International Airport (AEX IATA) (located to the west of the city). served by American Airlines, Continental Airlines, and Delta Airlines. The airport provides flights to Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Atlanta. Limited Greyhound bus service.
MacArthur Drive, which intersects with I-49 on both the north and south ends of the city, is one of the main roads. Many of the retail establishments in Alexandria are located near the intersection of MacArthur and Masonic Drives near the Alexandria Mall. ATRANS provides local bus service, including to and from Pineville.
Travel tips adapted from Alexandria (Louisiana) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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