How far is Ponchatoula, LA from Alexandria, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ponchatoula and Alexandria is 133.23 miles (214.42 km).

Flight distance from Ponchatoula, LA to Alexandria, LA is 133.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Ponchatoula to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ponchatoula, Louisiana to Alexandria, Louisiana is: 169.7 miles (273.11 km) by car.

Driving from Ponchatoula to Alexandria will take approximately 02 hours 43 minutes.

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#1 Ponchatoula

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 7545
GPS Coordinates 30°26'20"N 90°26'29"W
Latitude 30.4388000
Longitude -90.4414800
Altitude 8
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 Ponchatoula and Alexandria

The distance between Ponchatoula and Alexandria is 273 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 02 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 Ponchatoula and Alexandria. The current time is 02:51:13.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 39 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.67 liters (5.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ponchatoula and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ponchatoula to Alexandria is $18.4 (diesel $24.34).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $18.4 $20.85 $23.01 $24.34

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 November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

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