How far is Bourg, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Bourg, LA to Monroe, LA is about 294.8 miles (474.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.1 miles (359 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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
294.78 mi
04h 49m
Flight
223.09 mi
359.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.09 mi
Kilometers
359.03 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.78 mi
Kilometers
474.41 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sun, Apr 12, 2:52 PM CDT
Return by in Bourg
Sun, Apr 12, 7:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bourg
2026-04-12T10:03
Arrive Monroe
Sun, Apr 12, 2:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bourg
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
Washington
LA

Town in St.

From Bourg
149.1 mi
02h 24m
To Monroe
145.8 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Guidry Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Guidry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 24

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 24

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Klondyke Bridge

    90 m · 30 sec · Klondyke Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Country Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Country Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Donut Street

    76 m · 32 sec · Donut Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 24

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 24

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Park Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Prospect Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bayou Blue Road

    7.5 mi · 12 min · Bayou Blue Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 West: Morgan City

    2628 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Expressway

    84 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Raceland-M C Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  26. 26

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  27. 27

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  29. 29

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

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

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

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

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

    895 ft · 17 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  34. 34

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 13 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  38. 38

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  41. 41

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  44. 44

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bourg 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
45 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
84.3 mi · 29%
Raceland-M C Expressway
84 mi · 29%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 26%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
Bayou Blue Road
7.48 mi · 3%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
5.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Raceland-M C Expressway

Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Expressway

84 mi · 01h 31m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.7 mi
223.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 24m from Bourg
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bourg and Partly Cloudy near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.8 miles (474.4 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.1 miles from Bourg and 145.8 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 223.1 miles (359 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.38 one way or $78.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bourg and Partly Cloudy near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Washington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.

RAIL

Lafayette

43 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

71 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

119 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bourg and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 223.09 mi (359.03 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bourg

Bourg is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.5535500, -90.6023100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Guidry Street (-90.602386, 29.553562)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.4 gal
39.38 L · about $39.38
Round trip
$78.77
20.8 gal · 78.76 L
Estimated CO2
92.4 kg one way
Round trip: 184.8 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.38 $78.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.29 $88.59
Premium $4.63 $48.10 $96.20
Diesel $5.42 $56.32 $112.63

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bourg and Monroe. The current time is 10:03:03.

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.