How far is Leesville, LA from Cole Central, LA?
The driving distance from Leesville, LA to Cole Central, LA is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesville and Cole Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesville and Cole Central.
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Start on East Texas Street
872 ft · 40 sec · East Texas Street
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Continue on Nolan Trace Parkway
119 m · 13 sec · Nolan Trace Parkway
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1.2 km · 57 sec · South 6th Street
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Merge slight left onto South 5th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 5th Street
1511 ft · 33 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on Main Street
6.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pitkin Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Pitkin Highway
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Continue on Pitkin Highway
12 mi · 18 min · Pitkin Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 399
6.9 mi · 12 min · State Route 399
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Turn sharp right onto Drakes Fork Road
43 m · 6 sec · Drakes Fork Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Drakes Fork Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesville and Cole Central.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pitkin Highway
Continue on Pitkin Highway
12 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 Leesville and Sunny near Cole Central.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesville to Cole Central?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 16 miles from Leesville and 15.9 miles from Cole Central.
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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesville and Sunny near Cole Central.
Stop Ideas Near Rosepine
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 Rosepine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesville and Cole Central. Straight-line distance: 20.82 mi (33.5 km).
#1 Leesville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 5,523 |
| Coordinates | 31.1435200, -93.2610000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cole Central
Cole Central is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8821400, -93.0862700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cole Central (-93.08627, 30.88214)
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 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
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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