How far is Arcadia, LA from Monroe Lake, PA?

The driving distance from Arcadia, LA to Monroe Lake, PA is about 1325.3 miles (2132.9 km), with a travel time of about 24h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1144.3 miles (1841.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 49h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1325.35 mi
24h 48m
Flight
1144.29 mi
1841.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1144.29 mi
Kilometers
1841.55 km
Flight Time
02h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
1325.35 mi
Kilometers
2132.94 km
Drive Time
24h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 24h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe Lake
Fri, Oct 16, 7:17 PM EDT
Return by in Arcadia
Sat, Oct 17, 7:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcadia
2026-10-15T17:28
Arrive Monroe Lake
Fri, Oct 16, 6:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
24h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:49 AM to 9:19 AM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arcadia
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Knoxville
TN

The most populous city in Tennessee.

From Arcadia
662.2 mi
12h 24m
To Monroe Lake
663.2 mi
12h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia and Monroe Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hazel Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hazel Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East: Monroe

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway

    121.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    39.7 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    151.4 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    130.6 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    157.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    205.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    17.9 mi · 24 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    2728 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    21.2 mi · 27 min · PA-33

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 North: Stroudsburg

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek

    3.6 mi · 8 min

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road

    79 m · 9 sec · Seven Bridge Road

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road

    3215 ft · 1 min · Seven Bridge Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    606 ft · 22 sec · Milford Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Resica Falls Road

    93 m · 6 sec · Resica Falls Road

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Marshalls Creek Road

    5.3 mi · 13 min · Marshalls Creek Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Main Road

    2480 ft · 2 min · Main Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
502 mi · 38%
Meridian
239 mi · 18%
I 75 North
137 mi · 10%
I 59 North
131 mi · 10%
Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway
82.9 mi · 6%
Powell
82.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left

205 mi · 03h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
24h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
49h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+181 mi
1144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
12h 24m from Arcadia
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arcadia and Partly Cloudy near Monroe Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arcadia to Monroe Lake?

The road trip is about 1325.3 miles (2132.9 km) and usually takes 24h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 662.2 miles from Arcadia and 663.2 miles from Monroe Lake.

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

The direct path is about 1144.3 miles (1841.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 181 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $182.96 one way or $365.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 415.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Arcadia and Monroe Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arcadia and Partly Cloudy near Monroe Lake.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and Monroe Lake. Straight-line distance: 1144.29 mi (1841.55 km).

Arcadia

#1 Arcadia

Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States

Population2,648
Coordinates32.5490400, -92.9201600
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
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#2 Monroe Lake

Situated at an elevation of 1,017 feet in northeastern Pennsylvania, this body of water lies within the glacially defined landscape of Monroe County.

Population0
Coordinates41.1148200, -75.1407300
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Arcadia (-92.92016, 32.54904)
End: Monroe Lake (-75.14073, 41.11482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)44h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)33h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)26h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)22h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)18h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)16h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
46.77 gal
177.03 L · about $182.96
Round trip
$365.93
93.54 gal · 354.06 L
Estimated CO2
415.6 kg one way
Round trip: 831.3 kg / 1833 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $182.96 $365.93
Mid-grade $4.38 $204.67 $409.33
Premium $4.78 $223.61 $447.21
Diesel $5.82 $272.34 $544.68

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Arcadia, LA and Monroe Lake, PA. The current time in Arcadia is 17:28:14, although it is 18:28:14 in Monroe Lake.

Distance to Other Cities

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