Alexandria to Charleston, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Alexandria from Charleston, South Carolina?

The distance from Alexandria to Charleston, South Carolina is 739.4 miles (1190 km) as the crow flies. Charleston, South Carolina is located E of Alexandria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 887.3 miles, taking about 17h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Alexandria in Louisiana and Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina.

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 Charleston, South Carolina. 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.