How far is Alexandria, LA from Monticello, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Monticello, LA is about 144.8 miles (233 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Parish seat of Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Monticello.
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Start on Murray Street
49 m · 14 sec · Murray Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1358 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winn Street
795 ft · 19 sec · Winn Street
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Turn left onto Foisy Avenue
159 m · 27 sec · Foisy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Casson Street
82 m · 5 sec · Casson Street
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Take the ramp straight
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
895 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe
103 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
549 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right
1537 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 17
73 m · 10 sec · State Route 17
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 17
8.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 17
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Turn right onto State Route 877
3.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 877
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Continue on State Route 577
1.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 577
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 577
2902 ft · 1 min · State Route 577
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Turn right onto State Route 877
73 m · 7 sec · State Route 877
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 877
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Monticello.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Monroe Highway
Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Monticello?
The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Alexandria and 72.3 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 108.09 mi (173.95 km).
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monticello
Monticello is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5965300, -91.3940000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-91.394, 32.59653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.76 | $43.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.63 | $47.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.67 | $55.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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