How far is Arnaudville, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Arnaudville, LA to Monroe, LA is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.65 mi
02h 54m
Flight
146.31 mi
235.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.31 mi
Kilometers
235.47 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.65 mi
Kilometers
287.51 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDT
Return by in Arnaudville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arnaudville
2026-04-23T01:31
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arnaudville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ball
LA

Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States

From Arnaudville
89.2 mi
01h 27m
To Monroe
89.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fuselier Street

    33 m · 7 sec · Fuselier Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 31

    111 m · 8 sec · State Route 31

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bayou Courtableau Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    1332 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Avenue

    70 m · 5 sec · Charles Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Martin Luther King Drive

    923 ft · 18 sec · West Martin Luther King Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 93

    130 m · 9 sec · State Highway 93

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Opelousas

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  13. 13

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

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

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

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

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

    895 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  22. 22

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arnaudville 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
84.3 mi · 47%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
73.1 mi · 41%
US 167 North
4.83 mi · 3%
State Route 93
3.19 mi · 2%
Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.09 mi · 2%
East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.22 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ball
01h 27m from Arnaudville
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arnaudville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Ball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Arnaudville and 89.4 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arnaudville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arnaudville and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 146.31 mi (235.47 km).

Arnaudville

#1 Arnaudville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,041
Coordinates30.3977000, -91.9315100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-91.931361, 30.397718)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.86 L · about $23.86
Round trip
$47.72
12.6 gal · 47.72 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.86 $47.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.83 $53.66
Premium $4.63 $29.14 $58.28
Diesel $5.42 $34.11 $68.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arnaudville and Monroe. The current time is 01:31:52.

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.