How far is Carlyss, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Carlyss, LA to Monroe, LA is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
207.25 mi
03h 34m
Flight
177.9 mi
286.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.9 mi
Kilometers
286.31 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.25 mi
Kilometers
333.54 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Tue, May 5, 12:19 AM CDT
Return by in Carlyss
Tue, May 5, 3:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlyss
2026-05-04T20:45
Arrive Monroe
Tue, May 5, 12:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlyss
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
Woodworth
LA

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Carlyss
102 mi
01h 47m
To Monroe
105.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Highway 27

    1 mi · 2 min · Louisiana Highway 27

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Ruth Street

    931 ft · 22 sec · Ruth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  6. 6

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

    2422 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    135 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Macarthur Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Macarthur Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right

    32 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Macarthur Drive

    4 mi · 6 min · Macarthur Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Monroe Highway

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Monroe Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    23 mi · 26 min

  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 Carlyss 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
85.5 mi · 41%
US 165
78.7 mi · 38%
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
23.3 mi · 11%
Macarthur Drive
4.6 mi · 2%
Louisiana Highway 27
2.98 mi · 1%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

US 165

Continue straight

78.1 mi · 01h 37m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
177.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodworth
01h 47m from Carlyss
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carlyss and Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Carlyss and 105.3 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlyss and Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Woodworth

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

112 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlyss and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 177.9 mi (286.31 km).

Carlyss

#1 Carlyss

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,670
Coordinates30.1688200, -93.3759900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisiana Highway 27 (-93.376087, 30.16882)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.68 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.37
14.62 gal · 55.36 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.68 $55.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.13 $62.27
Premium $4.63 $33.81 $67.62
Diesel $5.42 $39.58 $79.17

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Carlyss and Monroe. The current time is 20:45:20.

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.