How far is Crowley, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Crowley, LA to Monroe, LA is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.57 mi
03h 09m
Flight
159.29 mi
256.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.29 mi
Kilometers
256.36 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.57 mi
Kilometers
285.77 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 7:54 PM CDT
Return by in Crowley
Wed, Apr 15, 11:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crowley
2026-04-15T16:45
Arrive Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 7:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crowley
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
Ball
LA

Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States

From Crowley
88.7 mi
01h 34m
To Monroe
88.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Hutchinson Avenue

    22 m · 4 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Avenue F

    111 m · 18 sec · North Avenue F

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    113 m · 16 sec · West 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Parkerson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Parkerson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Crowley Eunice Highway

    1444 ft · 24 sec · Crowley Eunice Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 13

    2066 ft · 35 sec · State Route 13

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Crowley Eunice Highway

    15 mi · 22 min · Crowley Eunice Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Aymond Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Aymond Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Maple Avenue

    706 ft · 14 sec · East Maple Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South C C Duson Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South C C Duson Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.1 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 49 North: Alexandria

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

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

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

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

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

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

    895 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  27. 27

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crowley 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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
84.3 mi · 47%
Veterans Memorial Highway
32.2 mi · 18%
I 49 North
23.2 mi · 13%
Crowley Eunice Highway
15.2 mi · 9%
US 167 North
4.83 mi · 3%
State Route 13
4.57 mi · 3%
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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
159.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ball
01h 34m from Crowley
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Crowley and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Ball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Crowley and 88.9 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.74 one way or $47.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Crowley and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crowley and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 159.29 mi (256.36 km).

Crowley

#1 Crowley

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,520
Coordinates30.2140900, -92.3745800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hutchinson Avenue (-92.374613, 30.214148)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.72 L · about $23.74
Round trip
$47.49
12.54 gal · 47.44 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.74 $47.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.70 $53.41
Premium $4.63 $29.00 $58.00
Diesel $5.42 $33.95 $67.90

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Crowley and Monroe. The current time is 16:45:07.

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.