How far is Chauvin, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Chauvin, LA to Monroe, LA is about 303.7 miles (488.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chauvin and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chauvin and Monroe.
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Start on Chauvin Street
30 m · 9 sec · Chauvin Street
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Turn left onto Highway 56
11.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 56
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Continue on East Main Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Prospect Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bayou Blue Road
7.5 mi · 12 min · Bayou Blue Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 West: Morgan City
2628 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Expressway
84 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Raceland-M C Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street
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Continue on Young Street
1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street
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Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive
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Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Keep slight left
48 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 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
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
549 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
775 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
2694 ft · 46 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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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chauvin and Monroe.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Raceland-M C Expressway
Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Expressway
84 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chauvin 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 Chauvin to Monroe?
The road trip is about 303.7 miles (488.7 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.2 miles from Chauvin and 151.6 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.60 one way or $81.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Chauvin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chauvin and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 230.57 mi (371.06 km).
#1 Chauvin
Census-designated place (CDP) in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,912 |
| Coordinates | 29.4385500, -90.5953700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $40.60 | $81.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.66 | $91.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.58 | $99.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.05 | $116.10 |
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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