Alexandria to Allentown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1142.1 miles 1838 km · straight line
1370.5 miles estimated 2205.6 km · driving distance
27h 34min estimated drive time
$132 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Alexandria from Allentown?

The distance from Alexandria to Allentown is 1142.1 miles (1838 km) as the crow flies. Allentown is located NE of Alexandria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1370.5 miles, taking about 27h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Alexandria in Louisiana and Allentown in Pennsylvania.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alexandria and Allentown. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alexandria to Allentown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 34min $132 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 5min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~35h 50min $164–$480* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alexandria & Allentown

Quick Facts

Alexandria
31.31°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
Allentown
40.61°N, 75.49°W
America/New_York
103m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 381 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients