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2h 18m
Distance
109 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
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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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Spanning 109 miles across Southeast Louisiana, this trip from Alexandria to Carlyss is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 18 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is relatively short, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing to book an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $17 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable option for travelers. You will primarily navigate via Masonic Drive, I-10, and LA 1256 to reach your destination. Whether you are heading south for business or a visit, this route offers a practical connection between these two Louisiana locales.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.5 miles from Alexandria, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Expect a mix of driving conditions on this 109-mile journey, which is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive. You will spend about 24% of your time on highways, meaning the majority of your trip involves navigating local roads rather than long stretches of interstate. The longest segment you will encounter is a 79.7-mile stretch on Masonic Drive, which will require your full attention due to the frequent turns. As you transition between these road types, the personality of the drive shifts from steady local navigation to the more rhythmic pace of highway travel. Stay alert as the road evolves, as the technical nature of the local sections contrasts with the standard interstate experience.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alexandria, LA to Carlyss, LA is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alexandria, LA to Carlyss, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winn Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Foisy Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fulton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mason Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fenner Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Masonic Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Masonic Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, LA and Carlyss, LA.
Start on Murray Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Winn Street
Turn left onto Foisy Avenue
Turn right onto Fulton Street
Continue on Mason Street
Turn right onto Fenner Street
Continue on Masonic Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
Take the exit right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Ruth Street
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue on Louisiana Highway 27
Arrive at your destination
Since this is a manageable drive of just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Aim to hit the road when local traffic is lightest to ensure a smoother experience on the turn-heavy sections. Because there are no scheduled stops in the data, keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Alexandria to ensure you don't need to hunt for a station mid-trip. Given that you'll be spending a significant portion of your time on Masonic Drive, prioritize comfort and focus during that 79.7-mile stretch. Taking advantage of the route's brevity allows you to arrive in Carlyss feeling refreshed and ready for your next set of plans.
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.5 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carlyss, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Alexandria, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 109 miles and 2h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.5 mi from Alexandria, LA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 54.5 miles from Alexandria, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Carlyss, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Carlyss, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.66 one way
$33.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $18.28 | $36.55 |
| premium | $4.61 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.22 | $48.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.44 | $5.23 |
| Efficient EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.54 | $4.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.26 | $6.98 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Alexandria on Monday
Local time
9:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Carlyss on Monday
Local time
9:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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