How far is Alexandria, LA from Leesville, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Leesville, LA is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Leesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Leesville.
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Start on Murray Street
703 ft · 36 sec · Murray Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
533 ft · 31 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
3017 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Bolton Avenue
1957 ft · 1 min · Bolton Avenue
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Macarthur Drive
50 m · 3 sec · Macarthur Drive
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Take the exit slight left
148 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Coliseum Boulevard
48.4 mi · 57 min · Coliseum Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 6th Street
96 m · 4 sec · North 6th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 6th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Nolan Trace Parkway
119 m · 8 sec · Nolan Trace Parkway
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Continue on East Texas Street
872 ft · 38 sec · East Texas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Texas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Leesville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Coliseum Boulevard
Continue on Coliseum Boulevard
48.4 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Alexandria and Sunny near Leesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Leesville?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Simpson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Alexandria and 26.3 miles from Leesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Leesville.
Stop Ideas Near Simpson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Simpson.
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Leesville. Straight-line distance: 49.58 mi (79.79 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leesville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 5,523 |
| Coordinates | 31.1435200, -93.2610000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leesville (-93.261, 31.14352)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.60 | $17.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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