How far is Brownsfield, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Brownsfield, LA to Monroe, LA is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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
183.12 mi
03h 15m
Flight
147.81 mi
237.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.81 mi
Kilometers
237.88 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.12 mi
Kilometers
294.7 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsfield
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsfield
2026-04-19T03:19
Arrive Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsfield
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
Ridgecrest
LA

Small town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Brownsfield
91.5 mi
01h 37m
To Monroe
91.7 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clearview Avenue

    155 m · 25 sec · Clearview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northampton Drive

    2236 ft · 2 min · Northampton Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Foster Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Foster Road

  4. 4

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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Comite Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Thomas Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Thomas Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Scenic Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Scenic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

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

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsfield 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 46%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 41%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 6%
Thomas Road
3.93 mi · 2%
Scenic Highway
2.76 mi · 2%
John R Junkin Drive
2.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgecrest
01h 37m from Brownsfield
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownsfield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Ridgecrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Brownsfield and 91.7 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.46 one way or $48.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownsfield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgecrest

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

100 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Brookhaven

103 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

McComb

109 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

111 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsfield and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 147.81 mi (237.88 km).

Brownsfield

#1 Brownsfield

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,401
Coordinates30.5465800, -91.1206600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearview Avenue (-91.121069, 30.546636)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.46 L · about $24.46
Round trip
$48.93
12.92 gal · 48.92 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.46 $48.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.51 $55.03
Premium $4.63 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.42 $34.98 $69.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsfield and Monroe. The current time is 03:19:02.

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.