How far is Opelousas, LA from Alexandria, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Opelousas and Alexandria is 57.9 miles (93.18 km).

Flight distance from Opelousas, LA to Alexandria, LA is 57.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Opelousas to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Opelousas, Louisiana to Alexandria, Louisiana is: 67.48 miles (108.61 km) by car.

Driving from Opelousas to Alexandria will take approximately 01 hours 00 minutes.

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#1 Opelousas

Parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 15562
GPS Coordinates 30°32'1"N 92°4'53"W
Latitude 30.5335300
Longitude -92.0815100
Altitude 20
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Opelousas and Alexandria

The distance between Opelousas and Alexandria is 109 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 12 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 Opelousas and Alexandria. The current time is 02:43:14.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 07 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.01 liters (2.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Opelousas and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Opelousas to Alexandria is $7.32 (diesel $9.68).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $7.32 $8.29 $9.15 $9.68

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 December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Opelousas and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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