How far is Leesville, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Leesville, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Leesville and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesville and Lafayette.
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Start on East Texas Street
872 ft · 42 sec · East Texas Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Kurthwood Road
1966 ft · 39 sec · Kurthwood Road
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Merge slight left onto Alexandria Highway
48 mi · 56 min · Alexandria Highway
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Keep slight right
1083 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Macarthur Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
1895 ft · 36 sec · Jefferson Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Jefferson Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 49 South: Opelousas
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
1147 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Continue on Rue Jefferson
1654 ft · 52 sec · Rue Jefferson
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Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesville and Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 South
Merge slight left
82.4 mi · 01h 26m
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 Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesville to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 miles from Leesville and 69 miles from Lafayette.
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 40.7 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesville and Sunny near Lafayette.
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 Leesville and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 97.34 mi (156.65 km).
#1 Leesville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 5,523 |
| Coordinates | 31.1435200, -93.2610000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.
| Population | 126,535 |
| Coordinates | 30.2240900, -92.0198400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 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 | $18.44 | $36.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.52 | $45.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
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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