How far is Denham Springs, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Denham Springs, LA to Monroe, LA is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.3 mi
03h 29m
Flight
155.56 mi
250.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.56 mi
Kilometers
250.35 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.3 mi
Kilometers
327.18 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Return by in Denham Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 8:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denham Springs
2026-04-15T13:31
Arrive Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denham Springs
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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Denham Springs
98.1 mi
01h 44m
To Monroe
105.3 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 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 Denham Springs and Monroe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denham Springs and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on Benton Street

    70 m · 19 sec · Benton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest

    93 m · 13 sec · Centerville Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Range Avenue

    2018 ft · 36 sec · North Range Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Florida Avenue Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Florida Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Florida Boulevard Southwest

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Florida Boulevard Southwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 61 North, US 190 West: Natchez, Opelousas

    1292 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Airline Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110: Natchez, Baton Rouge

    1224 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 110 North: Natchez

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 110 North: Natchez

    2320 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

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

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

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

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denham Springs 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 41%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 37%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 5%
Florida Boulevard Southwest
7.39 mi · 4%
Airline Highway
5.29 mi · 3%
Scenic Highway
3.82 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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
155.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
01h 44m from Denham Springs
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Denham Springs 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 Denham Springs to Monroe?

The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Denham Springs and 105.3 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vidalia, 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 Vidalia.

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denham Springs and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 155.56 mi (250.35 km).

Denham Springs

#1 Denham Springs

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population9,842
Coordinates30.4874000, -90.9575300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton Street (-90.957149, 30.487404)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.16 L · about $27.15
Round trip
$54.31
14.34 gal · 54.32 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.15 $54.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.54 $61.07
Premium $4.63 $33.16 $66.32
Diesel $5.42 $38.83 $77.65

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 Denham Springs and Monroe. The current time is 13:31:32.

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.