How far is Cecilia, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Cecilia, LA to Monroe, LA is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cecilia and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cecilia and Monroe.
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Start on Cecilia Bridge Highway
1165 ft · 23 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cecilia Bridge Highway
56 m · 4 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
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Continue on Main Highway
5.9 mi · 10 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Neblet Street
1 km · 1 min · Neblet Street
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Turn slight left onto Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway
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Continue on State Route 93
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
1332 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · Charles Avenue
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Continue on West Martin Luther King Drive
923 ft · 18 sec · West Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on State Highway 93
130 m · 9 sec · State Highway 93
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Opelousas
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
73.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
895 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe
103 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn straight
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Ouachita Avenue
2881 ft · 51 sec · Ouachita Avenue
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Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
3074 ft · 54 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
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Continue on North 6th Street
1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cecilia and Monroe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cecilia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cecilia to Monroe?
The road trip is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Cecilia and 93.6 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.77 one way or $49.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cecilia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cecilia and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 150.9 mi (242.85 km).
#1 Cecilia
Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 30.3371400, -91.8531700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 46,998 |
| Coordinates | 32.5093100, -92.1193000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $24.77 | $49.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.85 | $55.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.25 | $60.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.41 | $70.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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