Pineville, LA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Pineville, LA is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 132 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Pineville, LA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
191.3 mi
Houma, LA
Quickest Drive
1h 35m
Lafayette, LA
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Trips from Pineville, LA
Driving from Pineville, LA
The typical drive from Pineville, LA covers about 132 miles and takes around 2h 30m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 191 miles (3h 38m), while the shortest is just 90 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Pineville, LA most often head toward Houma, LA (191.3 mi, 3h 38m), Central, LA (131.8 mi, 2h 37m), Baton Rouge, LA (124.9 mi, 2h 25m), Shreveport, LA (124.8 mi, 2h 13m), and Lafayette, LA (89.5 mi, 1h 35m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 132-mile drive from Pineville, LA, expect to burn about 5.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Pineville, LA and 0 routes heading into Pineville, LA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 90 to 191 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pineville, LA covers 191 miles and takes approximately 3h 38m. Shorter options start at just 90 miles.
The average route from Pineville, LA runs about 132 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pineville, LA include Houma, LA, Central, LA, Baton Rouge, LA and Shreveport, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Pineville, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,268
Median Income
$51,583
Median Home Value
$182,900
Median Age
36.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Pineville, LA
A sampling of people born in Pineville, LA.
Rashard Lewis
1979
American professional basketball player
Justin Gaston
1988
American actor, model, and singer
Anjanette Kirkland
1974
American hurdler
Cody Ford
1996
American football player (born 1996)
Nikita Wilson
1964
American basketball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Pineville, LA.
Alexandria National Cemetery
historic cemetery in Pineville, Louisana
City data from Wikidata (Q3287287), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Pineville, 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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