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Trip from Alexandria, LA to Moss Bluff, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

97.7 mi

157 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

Alexandria, LA

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Downtown Moss Bluff, LA, LA

Moss Bluff, LA

Stephen Andrews

Trip Overview

The drive from Alexandria, LA to Moss Bluff, LA covers 97.7 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Masonic Drive, I 10, Martin Luther King Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.7 miles on Masonic Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.31 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

48.8 miles from Alexandria, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Masonic Drive 79.7 mi 1h 40m
I 10 11.2 mi 12m
Martin Luther King Highway 3.7 mi 6m
Mason Street 0.6 mi 1m
Fulton Street 0.5 mi 1m
Theriot Road 0.3 mi <1m
4th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Old Highway 171 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Masonic Drive — 79.7 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, LA and Moss Bluff, LA.

1

Start on Murray Street

159 ft · 14 sec · Murray Street
2

Turn left onto 4th Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · 4th Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto LA 1

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Winn Street
4

Turn left onto LA 1

261 ft · 12 sec · Foisy Avenue
5

Turn right onto US 167 Bus; LA 1; LA 28 Bus

0.5 mi · 1 min · Fulton Street
6

Continue on US 167 Bus

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mason Street
7

Turn right onto Fenner Street

303 ft · 7 sec · Fenner Street
8

Continue on Masonic Drive

1.4 mi · 2 min · Masonic Drive
9

Enter roundabout onto US 165

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Masonic Drive
10

Continue on US 165

78 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Masonic Drive
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
12

Merge onto I 10

11 mi · 12 min · I 10
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 171: DeRidder, Shreveport
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 171 North: DeRidder, Shreveport
15

Merge onto US 171

3.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Highway
16

Turn right

101 ft · 7 sec
17

Turn left

126 ft · 10 sec
18

Turn left

49 ft · 5 sec
19

Turn right onto Theriot Road

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Theriot Road
20

Turn left onto Old Highway 171

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Old Highway 171
21

Arrive at destination

Old Highway 171

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.8 miles from Alexandria, LA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.8 miles or 1h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moss Bluff, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Alexandria, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alexandria, LA

This is one driving day of about 97.7 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Alexandria, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Masonic Drive for about 79.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

small city in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakdale, LA

49 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Woodworth, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakdale, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from Alexandria, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Masonic Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 93.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 4th Street

Turn left onto 4th Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | LA 1 / Winn Street

At end of road, turn right onto LA 1 / Winn Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | LA 1 / Foisy Avenue

Turn left onto LA 1 / Foisy Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
93 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward US 171: DeRidder, Shreveport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 171: DeRidder, Shreveport
7
93.2 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 171 North: DeRidder, Shreveport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 171 North: DeRidder, Shreveport

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.31 one way

$28.63 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $15.89 $31.78
premium $4.49 $17.26 $34.51
diesel $5.60 $21.54 $43.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.3 0 $10.26 $4.69
Efficient EV 24.4 0 $8.55 $3.91
EV Truck/SUV 39.1 0 $13.68 $6.25

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Alexandria, LA

Night in Alexandria on Wednesday

Local time

10:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Partly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued September 1 at 9:53PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 8:27PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Destination

Moss Bluff, LA

Night in Moss Bluff on Wednesday

Local time

10:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued September 1 at 9:53PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 8:27PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 5m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

97.7 mi in 2h 5m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.7 mi on Masonic Drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.7 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (LA 1 / Winn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (LA 1 / Foisy Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

163 ft 18 ft

Total Climb

92 ft

Total Descent

146 ft

Highest Point

163 ft

~27.9 mi in

Elevation Range

145 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Alexandria, LA

Full guide →

Founded 1818

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Arna Wendell Bontemps House — historic house in Louisiana, United States
  • • Bolton High School — high school in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Arriving in Moss Bluff, LA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 97.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.7 miles on Masonic Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (LA 1 / Winn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (LA 1 / Foisy Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moss Bluff, LA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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