How far is Eden Isle, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Eden Isle, LA to Monroe, LA is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
301.43 mi
04h 35m
Flight
208.74 mi
335.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.74 mi
Kilometers
335.93 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.43 mi
Kilometers
485.11 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 7:51 AM CDT
Return by in Eden Isle
Wed, Apr 15, 12:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Isle
2026-04-15T03:15
Arrive Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden Isle
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 Eden Isle
135.5 mi
02h 17m
To Monroe
166 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Isle and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on Charles Court

    1518 ft · 1 min · Charles Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Windward Passage Street

    1236 ft · 54 sec · Windward Passage Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eden Isles Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Eden Isles Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pontchartrain Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gause Boulevard West

    3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Airport Road

    1520 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    41.7 mi · 45 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Jackson

    2308 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    56.4 mi · 1 hr · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    1612 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

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

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Isle and Monroe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
133 mi · 44%
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 28%
West Florida Republic Parkway
41.7 mi · 14%
Gause Boulevard West
3.01 mi · 1%
Pontchartrain Drive
2.65 mi · 1%
Front Street
1.36 mi
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

63.2 mi · 01h 13m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.7 mi
208.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
02h 17m from Eden Isle
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eden Isle and Partly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eden Isle to Monroe?

The road trip is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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 135.5 miles from Eden Isle and 166 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.7 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.29 one way or $80.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eden Isle and Partly 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 Eden Isle and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 208.74 mi (335.93 km).

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#1 Eden Isle

Census-designated place in St.

Population7,041
Coordinates30.2285300, -89.7986700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Charles Court (-89.79835, 30.228704)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.64 gal
40.26 L · about $40.29
Round trip
$80.59
21.28 gal · 80.52 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.1 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.29 $80.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.32 $90.63
Premium $4.63 $49.21 $98.42
Diesel $5.42 $57.62 $115.23

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 Eden Isle and Monroe. The current time is 03:15:49.

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.