Origin
Welsh, LA
Morning in Welsh on Tuesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Welsh, 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
1h 58m
Distance
93 mi
150 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, LA
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Trip Overview
Welsh, LA to Alexandria, LA is 93 miles and takes about 1 hour 58 minutes via US 165 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a drive that is predominantly on highways, making it a straightforward journey. It's a relatively short distance, ideal for a single day's travel without feeling rushed. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two points in Louisiana.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.5 miles from Welsh, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 165 | 78 mi | 1h 36m |
| I 10 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Masonic Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Adams Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Casson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Overton Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Fenner Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 165
— 78 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Welsh, LA and Alexandria, LA.
1
Start on South Elm Street
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Elm Street
2
Turn right onto West South Street
314 ft
·
21 sec
·
West South Street
3
Turn left onto LA 99
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Adams Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge onto I 10
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
I 10
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 165: Alexandria
7
Merge onto US 165
78 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
US 165
8
Enter roundabout onto LA 1208-5
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Masonic Drive
9
Continue on LA 1208-5
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Masonic Drive
10
Continue on Fenner Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fenner Street
11
Turn left onto US 167 Bus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Overton Street
12
Continue on US 167 Bus; LA 1; LA 28 Bus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Casson Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto LA 1
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
14
Turn left onto Murray Street
366 ft
·
15 sec
·
Murray Street
15
Arrive at destination
Murray Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of under 2 hours, this is easily a same-day trip. You can leave any time of day and still arrive with plenty of daylight. There are no recommended stops in the data, so plan for your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $14, but it's always wise to top off before embarking on any drive. Since the longest stretch is on US 165, ensure you're comfortable with extended periods on this highway before departing.
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 46.5 miles from Welsh, LA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.5 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Welsh, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Welsh, LA
This is one driving day of about 93 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Welsh, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 165 for about 78 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.5 miles from Welsh, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 165 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 89.3 — 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
|
West South Street
Turn right onto West South Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 99 / South Adams Street
Turn left onto LA 99 / South Adams Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 165: Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 165: Alexandria
4
89.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
|
LA 1208-5 / Masonic Drive
Enter roundabout onto LA 1208-5 / Masonic Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.05 one way
$28.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.69 | $33.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.53 | $41.07 |
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: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.14 | $3.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
1h 58m 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?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 94% of the journey taking place on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for most of the 93 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 78 miles, primarily on US 165. This means you can settle in for a good amount of time on a consistent roadway, with minimal need to navigate complex local streets until you're very close to your destination. The drive progresses smoothly, largely sticking to major arteries.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78 mi on US 165.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 165 and I 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West South Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West South Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 99 / South Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 1h 58m. Total distance: 93 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78 miles on US 165. 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 (West South Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 99 / South Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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