Trip from Crowley, LA to Alexandria, LA

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

81.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Crowley, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Avenue F, West 6th Street, North Parkerson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.10 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

40.9 miles from Crowley, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 81.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Avenue F is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Avenue F	0 mi	0m
West 6th Street	0 mi	0m
North Parkerson Avenue	0 mi	0m
Crowley Eunice Highway	0 mi	0m
State Route 13	0 mi	0m
Aymond Street	0 mi	0m
East Maple Avenue	0 mi	0m
South C C Duson Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Avenue F — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on West Hutchinson Avenue

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Turn right onto North Avenue F

3

Turn right onto West 6th Street

4

Turn left onto North Parkerson Avenue

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Continue on Crowley Eunice Highway

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Continue on State Route 13

7

Turn straight onto Crowley Eunice Highway

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Continue on Aymond Street

9

Turn left onto East Maple Avenue

10

Turn right onto South C C Duson Street

11

Continue on State Route 13

12

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

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Continue on State Route 13

14

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

15

Continue straight

16

Turn left onto I 49 North: Alexandria

17

Merge slight left

18

Take the exit slight right toward M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria

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Continue on 10th Street

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Turn right onto Murray Street

21

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 40.9 miles from Crowley, LA.

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

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.9 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Crowley, 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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.9 mi from Crowley, LA

First break window

Fuel and coffee

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

Halfway reset

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.9 miles from Crowley, 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	$11.10	$22.19
midgrade	$3.85	$12.38	$24.77
premium	$4.15	$13.35	$26.70
diesel	$3.75	$12.06	$24.12

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Crowley, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Avenue F, West 6th Street, North Parkerson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.9 miles from Crowley, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.10 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.