How far is Lafayette, LA from Leesville, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Leesville, LA is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Leesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Leesville.
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Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
102 m · 22 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
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Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
1654 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson
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Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
1447 ft · 47 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
71.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71, US 167 South: MacArthur Drive
1130 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 71 North, US 671 North Business: MacArthur Drive
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Jefferson Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
1819 ft · 34 sec · Macarthur Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Macarthur Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · 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 Lafayette and Leesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
71.5 mi · 01h 13m
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 Lafayette and Sunny near Leesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Leesville?
The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Lecompte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Lafayette and 69.3 miles from Leesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Leesville.
Stop Ideas Near Lecompte
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 Lecompte.
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Leesville. Straight-line distance: 97.34 mi (156.65 km).
#1 Lafayette
The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.
| Population | 126,535 |
| Coordinates | 30.2240900, -92.0198400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.56 | $37.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.53 | $53.07 |
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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