Trip from Bastrop, LA to Alexandria, LA

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

118.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Bastrop, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 118.6 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 New Monroe Road, Sterlington Road, Martin Luther King Jr Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.11 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.3 miles from Bastrop, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 118.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

New Monroe Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Monroe Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Sterlington Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Martin Luther King Jr Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 165 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Pineville Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
LA 1	Unavailable	Refreshing
6th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Murray Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: New Monroe Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bastrop, LA and Alexandria, LA.

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Start on East Madison Avenue

1.9 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue

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Continue on New Monroe Road

17 mi · 19 min · New Monroe Road

3

Continue on Sterlington Road

4.2 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road

4

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

91 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

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Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 165 North: Monroe

6

Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway

3.9 mi · 5 min · Pineville Expressway

7

Take the exit slight right toward LA 1, LA 28 Business: Downtown Alexandria

0.3 mi · 35 sec · LA 1, LA 28 Business: Downtown Alexandria

8

Turn right onto 6th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 6th Street

9

Turn right onto Murray Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Murray Street

10

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 59.3 miles from Bastrop, LA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.3 miles or 1h 3m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bastrop, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bastrop, LA

This is one driving day of about 118.6 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bastrop, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Ball, LA

59 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, LA.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.3 mi from Bastrop, LA

Ball, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ball, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.3 miles from Bastrop, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$16.11	$32.22
midgrade	$3.85	$17.98	$35.95
premium	$4.15	$19.38	$38.76
diesel	$3.75	$17.51	$35.02

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bastrop, LA

Late night in Bastrop on Saturday

Local time

2:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Alexandria, LA

Late night in Alexandria on Saturday

Local time

2:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof 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

2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bastrop, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 118.6 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 New Monroe Road, Sterlington Road, Martin Luther King Jr Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.3 miles from Bastrop, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.11 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.