How far is Alexandria, LA from Monticello, LA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Monticello, LA is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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 37m.
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 St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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
2160 ft · 2 min · Murray Street
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Turn left onto Thorn Road
846 ft · 24 sec · Thorn Road
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Take the ramp straight
1431 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit right toward Greenwell Springs
978 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Greenwell Springs Road
4 mi · 7 min · Greenwell Springs Road
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Turn right onto Monticello Boulevard
2365 ft · 1 min · Monticello Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sunderland Avenue
118 m · 19 sec · Sunderland Avenue
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Turn right onto Salem Drive
529 ft · 23 sec · Salem Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salem Drive
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.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
64.8 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Alexandria and 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 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Opelousas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Alexandria and 65.4 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Opelousas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Opelousas.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 100.4 mi (161.58 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 | 30.4890800, -91.0487200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-91.04872, 30.48908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $3.91 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $20.17 | $40.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $26.84 | $53.69 |
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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