Origin
Alexandria, LA
Late night in Alexandria on Friday
Local time
2:33 AM
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Current temp
85°F
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Trip from Alexandria, LA to Grambling, LA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
97.4 mi
157 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m
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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Grambling, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Alexandria, LA to Grambling, LA covers 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pineville Expressway, West Court Street, Quitman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.4 miles on Pineville Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.71 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
48.7 miles from Alexandria, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 97.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Alexandria, LA to Grambling, LA covers 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pineville Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th 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 2h 6m drive. You will face about 11 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 (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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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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
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 167 Bus; LA 1; LA 28 Bus / Casson Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 167 Bus; LA 1; LA 28 Bus / Casson Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
93.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
US 80; LA 818 / West California Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; LA 818 / West California Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pineville Expressway | 47.4 mi | 58m |
| West Court Street | 21.7 mi | 27m |
| Quitman Highway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| LA 818 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Old Winnfield Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| West California Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Rwe Jones Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Hudson Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pineville Expressway
— 47.4 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, LA and Grambling, 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
520 ft
·
27 sec
·
Foisy Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 167 Bus; LA 1; LA 28 Bus
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
Casson Street
6
Take the ramp onto US 167 Bus; LA 28 Bus
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 167 Bus; LA 28 Bus
7
Merge onto US 167; LA 28
47 mi
·
58 min
·
Pineville Expressway
8
Continue on US 84; US 167; LA 34
22 mi
·
27 min
·
West Court Street
9
Continue on US 167
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hudson Avenue
10
Continue on US 167
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Winnfield Road
11
Continue on US 167
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Quitman Highway
12
Turn left onto LA 818
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
LA 818
13
Continue on LA 818
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
LA 818
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; LA 818
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West California Avenue
15
Turn right onto LA 149
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Rwe Jones Drive
16
Turn right onto College Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
College Avenue
17
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 48.7 miles from Alexandria, LA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.4 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.7 miles or 1h 1m 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 Grambling, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 97.4 miles and 2h 6m.
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 Pineville Expressway for about 47.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.7 mi from Alexandria, LA · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.7 miles from Alexandria, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grambling, LA
The final approach into Grambling, 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 Grambling, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.71 one way
$29.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| premium | $4.56 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.50 | $43.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.52 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.64 | $6.23 |
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.
Destination
Grambling, LA
Late night in Grambling on Friday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alexandria, LA to Grambling, LA covers 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pineville Expressway, West Court Street, Quitman Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.7 miles from Alexandria, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 6m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Alexandria, LA to Grambling, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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