How far is Cole Central, LA from Leesville, LA?
The driving distance from Cole Central, LA to Leesville, LA is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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City in Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cole Central and Leesville.
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Start on Drakes Fork Road
43 m · 14 sec · Drakes Fork Road
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Turn sharp left onto State Route 399
6.9 mi · 12 min · State Route 399
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Turn left onto Pitkin Highway
11.9 mi · 18 min · Pitkin Highway
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Continue on Pitkin Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Pitkin Highway
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Turn right onto Lake Charles Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Lake Charles Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto 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 Cole Central 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.
Pitkin Highway
Turn left onto Pitkin Highway
11.9 mi · 00h 18m
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 Cole Central and Sunny near Leesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cole Central to Leesville?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Rosepine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Cole Central and 16 miles from Leesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cole Central and Sunny near Leesville.
Stop Ideas Near Rosepine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cole Central and Leesville. Straight-line distance: 20.82 mi (33.5 km).
#1 Cole Central
Cole Central is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8821400, -93.0862700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leesville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 5,523 |
| Coordinates | 31.1435200, -93.2610000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Texas Street (-93.260984, 31.143344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
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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