Distance from Jester, Alabama to Dess, Louisiana
The driving distance from Jester, Alabama to Dess, Louisiana is 629.5 mi (1013.1 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 309.8 mi (498.6 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 9 hours 30 minutes
We found 3 routes between Jester and Dess.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on I-85 S/US-29 S in Opelika from Beulah Rd/Lee County Rd 270
Continue on I-85 S. Drive from I-65 S, I-10 W and I-12 W to West Baton Rouge Parish. Take exit 151 from I-10 W
Get on I-49 N/US-167 N in St. Landry Parish from US-190 W
Follow I-49 N to LA-112 W in Rapides Parish. Take exit 66 from I-49 N
Continue on LA-112 W. Take LA-121 S, LA-28 W and US-171 N to Dess Rd in Sabine Parish
Route Directions
Follow Lee Road 372 and Beulah Rd/Lee County Rd 270 to US-29 S/W Point Pkwy
Take I-85 S, US-80 W, I-20 W and I-55 S to MS-28 W in Copiah County. Take exit 61 from I-55 S
Follow MS-28 W to US-61 S in Jefferson County
Follow US-61 S and US-84 W to LA-28 W in Catahoula Parish
Get on LA-28 W/US-167 S in Pineville
Continue on LA-28 W/US-167 S. Take US-165 S/US-71 S to LA-28 W in Alexandria. Take the exit toward Alexandria/Intl Airport/England Air Pk/Rapides Coliseum from US-165 S/US-71 S
Follow LA-474 W to Dess Rd
Route Directions
Get on I-85 S/US-29 S in Opelika from Beulah Rd/Lee County Rd 270
Follow I-85 S to Montgomery. Take exit 167 from I-65 S
Get on I-20 W/I-59 S in Sumter County from US-80 W
Follow I-20 W to LA-546 S in Ouachita Parish. Take exit 108 from I-20 W
Continue on LA-546 S. Take LA-34 S, US-84 W, LA-6 W and US-171 S to Dess Rd in Sabine Parish
Journey Details
Traveling from Jester, Alabama to Dess, Louisiana covers 575.4 miles (926 km) in a west direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 9 hours 24 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (575-630 miles / 926-1013 km). The primary route shown here saves 10 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views. During night weekday travel, expect minimal traffic congestion with average speeds around 63 mph (101 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Jester
Starting Point
Dess
Destination