How far is Edgard, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Edgard, LA to Monroe, LA is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
240.26 mi
04h 11m
Flight
193.67 mi
311.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.67 mi
Kilometers
311.68 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.26 mi
Kilometers
386.66 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Wed, May 13, 9:08 PM CDT
Return by in Edgard
Thu, May 14, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgard
2026-05-13T16:56
Arrive Monroe
Wed, May 13, 9:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgard
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 Edgard
120 mi
02h 05m
To Monroe
120.2 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Numa Lane

    10 m · 5 sec · Numa Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1041 ft · 49 sec · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.9 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto LA 3213 North, to I 10

    1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway

  7. 7

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

    3104 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

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

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

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

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

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

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  20. 20

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 35%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 31%
I 10 West
32.1 mi · 13%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 4%
West Airline Highway
8.86 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 3%
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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
193.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
02h 05m from Edgard
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edgard and Clear near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Edgard and 120.2 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.11 one way or $64.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edgard and Clear 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 Edgard and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 193.67 mi (311.68 km).

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#1 Edgard

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population2,441
Coordinates30.0432600, -90.5600900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-90.560012, 30.043235)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.09 L · about $32.11
Round trip
$64.23
16.96 gal · 64.18 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.11 $64.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.12 $72.23
Premium $4.63 $39.22 $78.44
Diesel $5.42 $45.92 $91.84

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgard and Monroe. The current time is 16:56:48.

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.