How far is Dallas, TX from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Monroe, LA is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.2 miles (430 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 05h 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.
City in Harrison County, Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Monroe.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1797 ft · 53 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East
2136 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
223.2 mi · 3 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right
1414 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
36 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Farmerville Highway
22 mi · 33 min · Farmerville Highway
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Turn right onto Miller Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Miller Street
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Turn slight right onto Ward Chapel Road
1 km · 2 min · Ward Chapel Road
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Continue on Highway 828
5.1 mi · 12 min · Highway 828
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Turn left onto Linville Firetower Road
4.6 mi · 18 min · Linville Firetower Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Linville Firetower Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Linville Firetower Road
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Turn right onto Ford Road
2805 ft · 2 min · Ford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas 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.
US 80 East
Merge slight left
223 mi · 03h 55m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Dallas 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 Dallas to Monroe?
The road trip is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.9 miles from Dallas and 145.4 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.2 miles (430 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.73 one way or $71.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
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 Marshall.
Marshall
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 267.2 mi (430.02 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
Monroe is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.8151300, -92.2056900 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-92.20569, 32.81513)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $3.49 | $35.73 | $71.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $40.93 | $81.86 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $44.80 | $89.60 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $57.38 | $114.77 |
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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