Alexandria to Dry Tortugas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Alexandria from Dry Tortugas?

The distance from Alexandria to Dry Tortugas is 744 miles (1197.3 km) as the crow flies. Dry Tortugas is located SE of Alexandria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 892.8 miles, taking about 17h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Alexandria in Louisiana and Dry Tortugas in Florida.

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 Dry Tortugas. 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.