How far is Central, LA from West Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Central, LA to West Monroe, LA is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and West Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and West Monroe.
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Start on Hooper Road
16 m · 5 sec · Hooper Road
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Turn right onto Sullivan Road
2834 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sullivan Road
22 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sullivan Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sullivan Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Joor Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Joor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
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Continue on Zachary Deerford Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Zachary Deerford Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto High Street
792 ft · 13 sec · High Street
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Continue on Church Street
2 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
16 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Turn right onto Samuels Road
71.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Samuels Road
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Turn left
566 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive
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Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 34
114 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 34 North
1024 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Mill Street
569 ft · 17 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and West Monroe.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Samuels Road
Turn right onto Samuels Road
71.2 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Central and Mostly Sunny near West Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to West Monroe?
The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95 miles from Central and 94.8 miles from West Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 9:26 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Central and Mostly Sunny near West Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Vidalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vidalia.
Brookhaven
Vicksburg, MS
McComb
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and West Monroe. Straight-line distance: 150.65 mi (242.45 km).
#1 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29,450 |
| Coordinates | 30.5543500, -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Monroe
City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 12,086 |
| Coordinates | 32.5184800, -92.1476400 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Monroe (-92.14764, 32.51848)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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