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Drive or Fly: Leesville, LA to Monroe, LA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for AEX–MLU. At 147 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 55m

Distance

147.1 mi

Total Cost

$67

CO2

59 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$32
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 30m

14m in the air

Air Distance

116 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

30 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Leesville, LA → AEX 66m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 14m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MLU → Monroe, LA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Leesville, LA AEX — Alexandria International Airport 44 mi, ~66m drive
Monroe, LA MLU — Monroe Regional Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AEX and MLU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 2h 55m 3h 30m
Total cost (1 person) $67 $125
Carbon footprint 59 kg CO2 30 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
147.1 mi 2h 55m

via US 71; US 165, LA 8; LA 28, US 165; LA 4

Alternative (+33 min)
157 mi 3h 28m

via LA 8; LA 28, US 71; US 167, LA 34

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Leesville, LA to Monroe, LA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.