How far is Erath, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Erath, LA to Monroe, LA is about 209.4 miles (337 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
209.39 mi
03h 28m
Flight
176.33 mi
283.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.33 mi
Kilometers
283.77 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.39 mi
Kilometers
336.98 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sat, May 23, 8:13 PM CDT
Return by in Erath
Sat, May 23, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erath
2026-05-23T16:44
Arrive Monroe
Sat, May 23, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erath
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
Woodworth
LA

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Erath
102 mi
01h 44m
To Monroe
107.4 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Kibbe Street

    13 m · 7 sec · North Kibbe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lastie Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Lastie Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 339

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 339

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Decon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Decon Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chemin Agreable Street

    2546 ft · 51 sec · Chemin Agreable Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Verot School Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Verot School Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Verot School Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Verot School Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Verot School Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Verot School Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

    895 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ouachita Avenue

    2881 ft · 51 sec · Ouachita Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    3074 ft · 54 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 39%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 36%
Verot School Road
9.51 mi · 5%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.77 mi · 4%
Highway 339
6.4 mi · 3%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
5.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Monroe Highway

Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

82.5 mi · 01h 36m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodworth
01h 44m from Erath
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erath and Patchy Fog near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.4 miles (337 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Erath and 107.4 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.99 one way or $55.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erath and Patchy Fog near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Woodworth

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

112 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erath and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 176.33 mi (283.77 km).

Erath

#1 Erath

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,030
Coordinates29.9582600, -92.0359600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kibbe Street (-92.036055, 29.95827)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.97 L · about $27.99
Round trip
$55.97
14.78 gal · 55.94 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.99 $55.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.47 $62.95
Premium $4.63 $34.18 $68.36
Diesel $5.42 $40.02 $80.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Erath and Monroe. The current time is 16:44:48.

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.