How far is Blanchard, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Blanchard, LA to Monroe, LA is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blanchard and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanchard and Monroe.
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Start on West Daugherty Avenue
2095 ft · 1 min · West Daugherty Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Hill Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Pine Hill Road
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Turn straight onto North Market Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Market Street
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Turn left
2362 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 34
687 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 34 North
2072 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Stella Street
1540 ft · 26 sec · Stella Street
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Continue on Mill Street
1691 ft · 31 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1595 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Louisville Avenue
2804 ft · 1 min · Louisville Avenue
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Turn right
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blanchard and Monroe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
88.3 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blanchard and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blanchard to Monroe?
The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Gibsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Blanchard and 54.2 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.47 one way or $28.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blanchard and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Gibsland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blanchard and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 103.4 mi (166.41 km).
#1 Blanchard
Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,116 |
| Coordinates | 32.5809800, -93.8926800 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 46,998 |
| Coordinates | 32.5093100, -92.1193000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.47 | $28.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.67 | $35.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.69 | $41.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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