How far is Catahoula, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Catahoula, LA to Monroe, LA is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
205.56 mi
03h 28m
Flight
160.38 mi
258.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.38 mi
Kilometers
258.11 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.56 mi
Kilometers
330.82 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Mon, May 4, 7:50 AM CDT
Return by in Catahoula
Mon, May 4, 11:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catahoula
2026-05-04T04:21
Arrive Monroe
Mon, May 4, 7:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Catahoula
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 Catahoula
103.6 mi
01h 44m
To Monroe
101.9 mi
01h 44m

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
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Catahoula Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Catahoula Highway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Catahoula Levee Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Catahoula Levee Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Henderson Levee Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Henderson Levee Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Henderson Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Henderson Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Point Highway

    35 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    533 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    82 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Opelousas

    2331 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

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

  14. 14

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

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

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

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

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

    895 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  23. 23

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Catahoula 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
84.3 mi · 41%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 37%
Grand Point Highway
11.6 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.13 mi · 4%
Catahoula Levee Road
5.69 mi · 3%
US 167 North
4.83 mi · 2%
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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
160.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodworth
01h 44m from Catahoula
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Catahoula and Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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 103.6 miles from Catahoula and 101.9 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.46 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catahoula 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 Catahoula and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 160.38 mi (258.11 km).

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#1 Catahoula

Catahoula is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.2146400, -91.7090000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Catahoula Highway (-91.709003, 30.214543)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.46 L · about $27.46
Round trip
$54.91
14.5 gal · 54.92 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.46 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.88 $61.76
Premium $4.63 $33.53 $67.06
Diesel $5.42 $39.26 $78.52

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Catahoula and Monroe. The current time is 04:21:56.

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.