How far is Breaux Bridge, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Breaux Bridge, LA to Monroe, LA is about 190 miles (305.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
190.04 mi
03h 05m
Flight
155.02 mi
249.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.02 mi
Kilometers
249.48 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.04 mi
Kilometers
305.84 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Apr 30, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Breaux Bridge
Thu, Apr 30, 11:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Breaux Bridge
2026-04-30T17:16
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Apr 30, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Breaux Bridge
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
Alexandria
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Breaux Bridge
94.1 mi
01h 32m
To Monroe
95.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Breaux Bridge and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Highway

    12 m · 5 sec · Main Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Bridge Street

    1262 ft · 42 sec · East Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rees Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rees Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Anse Broussard Highway

    639 ft · 19 sec · Anse Broussard Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Opelousas

    2331 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

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

  10. 10

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

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

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

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

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

    895 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ouachita Avenue

    2881 ft · 51 sec · Ouachita Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    3074 ft · 54 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Breaux Bridge 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 43%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 40%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.13 mi · 4%
Anse Broussard Highway
6.29 mi · 3%
US 167 North
4.83 mi · 3%
Rees Street
1.68 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 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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
01h 32m from Breaux Bridge
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Breaux Bridge and 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 Breaux Bridge to Monroe?

The road trip is about 190 miles (305.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Breaux Bridge and 95.9 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.37 one way or $50.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Breaux Bridge and Chance Rain Showers near Monroe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Breaux Bridge and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 155.02 mi (249.48 km).

Breaux Bridge

#1 Breaux Bridge

City in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population8,047
Coordinates30.2735300, -91.8992800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Highway (-91.899242, 30.273572)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.38 L · about $25.37
Round trip
$50.75
13.4 gal · 50.76 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.37 $50.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.54 $57.07
Premium $4.63 $30.99 $61.98
Diesel $5.42 $36.28 $72.56

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Breaux Bridge and Monroe. The current time is 17:16:07.

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.