How far is Meraux, LA from Alexandria, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Meraux and Alexandria is 178.08 miles (286.59 km).
Flight distance from Meraux, LA to Alexandria, LA is 178.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Meraux to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Meraux, Louisiana to Alexandria, Louisiana is: 212.79 miles (342.45 km) by car.
Driving from Meraux to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Meraux
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5816 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°55'49"N 89°54'58"W |
| Latitude | 29.9301700 |
| Longitude | -89.9162300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in the northeastern part of the state. Alexandria is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Alexandria Museum of Art and the Alexandria Zoo.
| Population | 45573 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°18'41"N 92°26'43"W |
| Latitude | 31.3112900 |
| Longitude | -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Alexandria: Murray Street (-92.444972,31.311153)
Estimated Travel Time Between Meraux and Alexandria
The distance between Meraux and Alexandria is 342 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Meraux and Alexandria. The current time is 20:26:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.42 liters (7.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Meraux and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Meraux to Alexandria is $23.07 (diesel $30.51).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $23.07 | $26.14 | $28.86 | $30.51 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on September 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Meraux and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
