How far is Belle Chasse, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Belle Chasse, LA to Monroe, LA is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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
277.19 mi
04h 47m
Flight
222.4 mi
357.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.4 mi
Kilometers
357.92 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.19 mi
Kilometers
446.1 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 PM CDT
Return by in Belle Chasse
Thu, Apr 16, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belle Chasse
2026-04-15T16:46
Arrive Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belle Chasse
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Belle Chasse
138.2 mi
02h 23m
To Monroe
139 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belle Chasse and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on Hunt Street

    1395 ft · 48 sec · Hunt Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Behrman Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Behrman Highway

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Behrman Place

    1908 ft · 36 sec · Behrman Place

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Behrman Place

    1567 ft · 45 sec · Behrman Place

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto General de Gaulle Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · General de Gaulle Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans

    2126 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Westbank Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection

  10. 10

    Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

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

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

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

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 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 Belle Chasse and Monroe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 30%
Pontchartrain Expressway
80.6 mi · 29%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 27%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 2%
Scenic Highway
3.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pontchartrain Expressway

Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

80.6 mi · 01h 32m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.8 mi
222.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
02h 23m from Belle Chasse
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Belle Chasse and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belle Chasse to Monroe?

The road trip is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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 138.2 miles from Belle Chasse and 139 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.04 one way or $74.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Belle Chasse and Mostly 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 Belle Chasse and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 222.4 mi (357.92 km).

Belle Chasse

#1 Belle Chasse

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population2,038
Coordinates29.8549300, -89.9906300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Hunt Street (-89.990387, 29.854819)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.78 gal
37.03 L · about $37.04
Round trip
$74.07
19.56 gal · 74.06 L
Estimated CO2
86.9 kg one way
Round trip: 173.8 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.04 $74.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.65 $83.31
Premium $4.63 $45.23 $90.46
Diesel $5.42 $52.96 $105.92

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 Belle Chasse and Monroe. The current time is 16:46:35.

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.