Origin
Marksville, LA
Morning in Marksville on Tuesday
Local time
7:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marksville, LA to Alexandria, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marksville, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Alexandria, LA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward journey in Louisiana, the 31.3-mile trip from Marksville to Alexandria is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via North Main Street, Tunica Drive West, and 2nd Street throughout the duration of the trip. With a fuel budget estimated at $4, this is an incredibly economical drive for commuters or casual travelers. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that allows you to transition between these two communities with ease and efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tunica Drive West | 29.1 mi | 41m |
| 2nd Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Murray Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Ogden | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tunica Drive West
— 29.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marksville, LA and Alexandria, LA.
1
Start on West Ogden
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Ogden
2
Turn right onto LA 107; LA 115
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto LA 1
29 mi
·
41 min
·
Tunica Drive West
4
Continue on LA 1
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
2nd Street
5
Turn left onto Murray Street
366 ft
·
15 sec
·
Murray Street
6
Arrive at destination
Murray Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Marksville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 107; LA 115 / North Main Street
Turn right onto LA 107; LA 115 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 1 / Tunica Drive West
Turn right onto LA 1 / Tunica Drive West
Navigation decision point
4
31.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Murray Street
Turn left onto Murray Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.73 one way
$9.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Alexandria, LA
Morning in Alexandria on Tuesday
Local time
7:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by highway monotony. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate cruising; instead, the route relies entirely on local surface roads. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch of road, as the longest segment on North Main Street is 0 miles, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the local landscape. The road’s personality is defined by these frequent transitions and turns, which contrast sharply with the straight lines of major transit corridors. You will find that the pace remains steady and grounded in the immediate surroundings of the Louisiana countryside.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.1 mi on Tunica Drive West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 107; LA 115 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Marksville, LA to Alexandria, LA is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 107; LA 115 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (LA 1 / Tunica Drive West): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (Murray Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
80 ft
58 ft
Total Climb
30 ft
Total Descent
34 ft
Highest Point
80 ft
Elevation Range
22 ft
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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 47m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.1 miles on Tunica Drive West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 107; LA 115 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (LA 1 / Tunica Drive West): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (Murray Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alexandria, 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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