How far is Cut Off, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Cut Off, LA to Monroe, LA is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.5 miles (371 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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
287.14 mi
05h 11m
Flight
230.5 mi
370.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.5 mi
Kilometers
370.95 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.14 mi
Kilometers
462.1 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 9:56 PM CDT
Return by in Cut Off
Thu, Apr 16, 3:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cut Off
2026-04-15T16:44
Arrive Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 9:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cut Off
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
Jackson
LA

Town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana

From Cut Off
143.3 mi
02h 35m
To Monroe
143.8 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 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 Cut Off and Monroe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cut Off and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on West 46th Street

    59 m · 17 sec · West 46th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Le Pont d'Or Bridge

    106 m · 1 min · Le Pont d'Or Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    17.1 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    49 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto LA 182

    157 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto LA 182

    1671 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    19.1 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Mars Street

    1152 ft · 42 sec · Mars Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    3104 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  30. 30

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cut Off and Monroe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 29%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 26%
I 10 West
32.1 mi · 11%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 4%
West Airline Highway
8.86 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
230.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
02h 35m from Cut Off
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cut Off 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 Cut Off to Monroe?

The road trip is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.3 miles from Cut Off and 143.8 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 230.5 miles (371 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.36 one way or $76.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cut Off and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jackson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jackson.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

43 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

81 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

McComb

86 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Lafayette

102 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cut Off and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 230.5 mi (370.95 km).

Cut Off

#1 Cut Off

Census-designated place (CDP) on the Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population5,976
Coordinates29.5427200, -90.3381400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: West 46th Street (-90.338015, 29.542494)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.35 L · about $38.36
Round trip
$76.72
20.26 gal · 76.7 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.36 $76.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.14 $86.29
Premium $4.63 $46.85 $93.70
Diesel $5.42 $54.85 $109.71

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 Cut Off and Monroe. The current time is 16:44:50.

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.