How far is Amelia, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Amelia, LA to Monroe, LA is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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
258.63 mi
04h 10m
Flight
205.44 mi
330.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.44 mi
Kilometers
330.63 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.63 mi
Kilometers
416.22 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 11:14 AM CDT
Return by in Amelia
Wed, Apr 15, 3:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amelia
2026-04-15T07:04
Arrive Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 11:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amelia
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
Bunkie
LA

City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Amelia
129.7 mi
02h 05m
To Monroe
129 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Amelia and Monroe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Palourde Road

    2036 ft · 1 min · Lake Palourde Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  18. 18

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

    895 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  30. 30

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
84.3 mi · 33%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 29%
Lake Palourde Road
61.9 mi · 24%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi · 4%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
5.97 mi · 2%
US 167 North
4.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
205.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunkie
02h 05m from Amelia
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Amelia 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 Amelia to Monroe?

The road trip is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Amelia and 129 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.58 one way or $69.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bunkie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bunkie, 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 Bunkie.

RAIL

Lafayette

82 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

111 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

111 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amelia and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 205.44 mi (330.63 km).

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#1 Amelia

Amelia is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.6663200, -91.1020400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Palourde Road (-91.102102, 29.666332)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.13 gal
34.55 L · about $34.58
Round trip
$69.15
18.26 gal · 69.1 L
Estimated CO2
81.1 kg one way
Round trip: 162.3 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.58 $69.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.88 $77.77
Premium $4.63 $42.23 $84.45
Diesel $5.42 $49.44 $98.88

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 Amelia and Monroe. The current time is 07:04:00.

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.