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Major city · United States

Lecompte

Skip Lecompte unless you are driving I-49 and want a pie stop at Lea's Lunchroom: 30 minutes off the road, no overnight needed.

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Lecompte is a tiny Louisiana town (population 1,200) that calls itself the Pie Capital of Louisiana thanks to Lea's Lunchroom, a 1928 roadside diner. There is nothing else to see or do. It works as a 30-minute food break between Alexandria and Opelousas, not as a destination.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
Airport
AEX
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Lecompte: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Lecompte911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Lecompte, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Lea's Lunchroom piesPie Capital of Louisiana
Airports
AEX Alexandria International Airport (About 20 min north by car)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  5. May

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Apr (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Lecompte: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

14°C (57°F)

3°C (37°F)

9 rd

Feb

17°C (63°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

Mar

21°C (70°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

Apr

25°C (77°F)

13°C (55°F)

7 rd

May

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

8 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

21°C (70°F)

9 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

23°C (73°F)

10 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

22°C (72°F)

9 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

19°C (66°F)

8 rd

Oct

26°C (79°F)

13°C (55°F)

7 rd

Nov

20°C (68°F)

8°C (46°F)

8 rd

Dec

16°C (61°F)

4°C (39°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. Lecompte is on US 71/167, just off I-49. Everything is on the highway strip.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Alexandria, Louisianago

Door to door: 20 min

Car via US 71 N, about 20 min

Larger town with the Alexandria Museum of Art and Kent Plantation House.

Woodworth, Louisiana

go

Door to door: 10 min

Car via US 71 N, about 10 min

Small town with a state park and a casino.

Many, Louisianago

Door to door: 45 min

Car via I-49 N and LA 6, about 45 min

Gateway to Toledo Bend Reservoir.

Vidalia, Louisianago

Door to door: 1 h

Car via US 71 S and US 84, about 1 h

River town on the Mississippi opposite Natchez, MS.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

No accommodation in town

Stay in Alexandria (20 min north) or Opelousas (25 min south) if you need a bed.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$0 (day trip only)

Watch out

Safety

Very safe. The only risk is a pie-induced sugar coma.
  • Lea's Lunchroom closes at 5 PM Monday–Saturday and 4 PM Sunday: plan your stop before then.
  • No petrol station or ATM in the town centre; fill up in Alexandria.
  • The town name is spelled Lecompte (with a 'p') due to a historical sign error — locals pronounce it lə-COUNT.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

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My bed tonight

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Lea's Lunchroom, 1810 US Hwy 71/167 SLea's Lunchroom, 1810 US Hwy 71/167 S

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Alexandria → Lecompte by car: about 20 min, no tolls

Say or show

  • One slice of pecan pie, please — One slice of pecan pie, please
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lecompte. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 1 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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