Alexandria to Athens, Georgia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

558.2 miles 898.3 km · straight line
669.8 miles estimated 1078 km · driving distance
13h 29min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Alexandria from Athens, Georgia?

The distance from Alexandria to Athens, Georgia is 558.2 miles (898.3 km) as the crow flies. Athens, Georgia is located ENE of Alexandria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 669.8 miles, taking about 13h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Alexandria in Louisiana and Athens, Georgia in Georgia.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alexandria and Athens, Georgia. 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 Athens, Georgia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 29min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 11min $54–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 32min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alexandria & Athens, Georgia

Quick Facts

Alexandria
31.31°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients