Origin
Alexandria, LA
Late night in Alexandria on Saturday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, LA to Opelousas, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
67.1 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Opelousas, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Alexandria, LA to Opelousas, LA covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, US 190, Murray Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.8 miles on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 67.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 67.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 64.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Thorn Road.
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 67.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.4 miles (Thorn Road): Navigation decision point; at 65.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Thorn Road
Turn left onto Thorn Road
Navigation decision point
5
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
5
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 190 West: Opelousas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 190 West: Opelousas
4
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
East Bellevue Street
Turn left onto East Bellevue Street
Navigation decision point
5
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
LA 182 / South Main Street
Turn left onto LA 182 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King, Jr Highway | 64.8 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 190 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Murray Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Thorn Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Union Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Bellevue Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
— 64.8 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, LA and Opelousas, LA.
1
Start on Murray Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Street
2
Turn left onto Thorn Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Thorn Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge onto I 49; US 71 BYP
65 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
6
Keep slight right at fork
358 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 190 West: Opelousas
7
Merge onto US 190
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 190
8
Turn right onto LA 182
387 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Union Street
9
Turn left onto East Bellevue Street
234 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Bellevue Street
10
Turn left onto LA 182
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
LA 182
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Alexandria, LA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Alexandria, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Martin Luther King, Jr Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.
Arriving in Opelousas, LA
The final approach into Opelousas, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.13 one way
$20.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.04 | $24.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.05 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $4.29 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Opelousas, LA
Late night in Opelousas on Saturday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
5 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
1h 10m 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 Opelousas, LA covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, US 190, Murray Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 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 $10.13 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Thorn Road): Navigation decision point; at 65.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Alexandria, LA to Opelousas, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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