Leesville, LA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Leesville, LA have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 253 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Leesville, LA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
256.7 mi
Marrero, LA
Quickest Drive
1h 29m
Lake Charles, LA
Plan Around Leesville, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Leesville, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Leesville, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Leesville, LA
Driving from Leesville, LA
On average, trips departing from Leesville, LA run 253 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 54m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 253 miles (4h 54m), while the shortest is just 253 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Leesville, LA include New Orleans, LA (252.5 mi, 4h 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 253-mile drive from Leesville, LA, expect to burn about 10 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Leesville, LA and 7 routes heading into Leesville, LA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 253 to 253 miles.
The longest mapped route from Leesville, LA covers 253 miles and takes approximately 4h 54m. Shorter options start at just 253 miles.
The average route from Leesville, LA runs about 253 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Leesville, LA include New Orleans, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Leesville, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,610
Median Income
$38,292
Median Home Value
$109,700
Median Age
34.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Leesville, LA
A sampling of people born in Leesville, LA.
Demond Mallet
1978
American basketball player
Buddy Leach
1934–2022
American politician (1934–2022)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Leesville, LA.
Vernon Parish Courthouse
courthouse in Leesville, United States of America
Kansas City Southern Depot
railway station in Leesville, Louisiana
City data from Wikidata (Q2453090), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Leesville, LA
Central is a region in Louisiana. This area is also known as Cenla or the Crossroads.
The Red River flows through the center of this region. Agriculture dominates in the alluvial plain along the Red River where crops such as cotton, soybeans, and corn are grown. The eastern part of Central Louisiana is part of the Mississippi River Alluvial Plain. A large portion of Central Louisiana is covered by Kisatchie National Forest, which contains an abundance of pine trees and rolling hills. Some parts of Central Louisiana are swampy and bayous flow through the area as well. Typical Deep South culture is predominate in this area. However, there is a significant Cajun presence in some areas, including the Alexandria area, and there is a unique Creole culture around Natchitoches.
1 Fort Beauregard, LA-124 & Memorial Drive, Harrisonburg. Sunrise to Sunset. Site of old Army fort and May 1863 skirmish between Union Navy and Confederate garrison during the Civil War. Historical markers, picnic areas, and scenic views of Harrisonburg and the Ouachita River. Free. (updated Aug 2018)
Alexandria International Airport (AEX IATA)
Travel tips adapted from Central (Louisiana) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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