How far is Bogalusa, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Bogalusa, LA to Monroe, LA is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
236.51 mi
03h 56m
Flight
178.68 mi
287.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.68 mi
Kilometers
287.56 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.51 mi
Kilometers
380.62 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bogalusa
2026-04-22T21:32
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bogalusa
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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Bogalusa
115.3 mi
01h 58m
To Monroe
121.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Columbia Street

    34 m · 4 sec · North Columbia Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue

    2228 ft · 38 sec · Louisiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Carolina Avenue

    1410 ft · 26 sec · Carolina Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Superior Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Superior Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rio Grande Street

    1252 ft · 27 sec · Rio Grande Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunset Drive

    18.7 mi · 28 min · Sunset Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bene Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Bene Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Route 25

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 25

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Beulah Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Beulah Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.3 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto South Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue

    1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Mississippi Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Street

    2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Smithdale Road

    2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    900 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit left

    1612 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  27. 27

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

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

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 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 Bogalusa and Monroe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 35%
Smithdale Road
79.5 mi · 34%
Sunset Drive
18.7 mi · 8%
State Route 25
17.7 mi · 7%
Bene Street
2.49 mi · 1%
Beulah Avenue
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

63.2 mi · 01h 13m

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
178.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
01h 58m from Bogalusa
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bogalusa 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 Bogalusa to Monroe?

The road trip is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Bogalusa and 121.3 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.62 one way or $63.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bogalusa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bogalusa and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 178.68 mi (287.56 km).

Bogalusa

#1 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: North Columbia Street (-89.84886, 30.791056)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.59 L · about $31.62
Round trip
$63.24
16.7 gal · 63.18 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.62 $63.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.56 $71.13
Premium $4.63 $38.62 $77.24
Diesel $5.42 $45.22 $90.43

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 Bogalusa and Monroe. The current time is 21:32:58.

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.