How far is Ama, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Ama, LA to Monroe, LA is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (333 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.08 mi
04h 38m
Flight
206.9 mi
332.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.9 mi
Kilometers
332.98 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.08 mi
Kilometers
439.48 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 12:01 PM CDT
Return by in Ama
Wed, Apr 15, 4:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ama
2026-04-15T07:23
Arrive Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 12:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ama
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Ama
132.5 mi
02h 19m
To Monroe
140.6 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ama and Monroe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ama and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto River Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward Boutte, New Orleans

    738 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 310 North: New Orleans

    1736 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hale Boggs Bridge

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Hale Boggs Bridge

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center

    775 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ama and Monroe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 31%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 28%
I 10 West
65 mi · 24%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 4%
Hale Boggs Bridge
7.22 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.2 mi
206.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
02h 19m from Ama
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ama and Partly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ama to Monroe?

The road trip is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Ama and 140.6 miles from Monroe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 206.9 miles (333 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.51 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ama and Partly Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwood.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

McComb

69 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

79 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ama and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 206.9 mi (332.98 km).

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#1 Ama

Ama is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9521500, -90.2964700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.296473, 29.952149)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.48 L · about $36.51
Round trip
$73.01
19.28 gal · 72.96 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.51 $73.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.06 $82.11
Premium $4.63 $44.59 $89.17
Diesel $5.42 $52.20 $104.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ama and Monroe. The current time is 07:23:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.