How far is Coushatta, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Coushatta, LA to Monroe, LA is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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.
Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coushatta and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coushatta and Monroe.
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Start on Front Street
12 m · 6 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto East Carroll Street
1339 ft · 25 sec · East Carroll Street
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Turn right onto Ringgold Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Ringgold Avenue
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Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ringgold Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on HWY 371
10.5 mi · 16 min · HWY 371
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Turn right onto HWY 514
2.1 mi · 4 min · HWY 514
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Continue on Highway 507
6.7 mi · 12 min · Highway 507
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Turn left onto Lodge
108 m · 12 sec · Lodge
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
4 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East: Monroe
1634 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 34
687 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 34 North
2072 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Stella Street
1540 ft · 26 sec · Stella Street
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Continue on Mill Street
1691 ft · 31 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1595 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Louisville Avenue
2804 ft · 1 min · Louisville Avenue
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Turn right
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 Coushatta 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.
Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway
53.7 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Coushatta and Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coushatta to Monroe?
The road trip is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Coushatta and 47 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coushatta and Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia
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 Arcadia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coushatta and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 79.19 mi (127.45 km).
#1 Coushatta
Parish seat of Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,711 |
| Coordinates | 32.0148800, -93.3421200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.69 | $29.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.96 | $31.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
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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