How far is Garyville, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Garyville, LA to Monroe, LA is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
233.14 mi
04h 02m
Flight
191.25 mi
307.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.25 mi
Kilometers
307.78 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.14 mi
Kilometers
375.2 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 PM CDT
Return by in Garyville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garyville
2026-04-18T15:28
Arrive Monroe
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garyville
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 Garyville
116.6 mi
02h 01m
To Monroe
116.6 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    11 m · 7 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Anthony F Monica Street

    1706 ft · 1 min · Anthony F Monica Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ice Lane

    620 ft · 28 sec · Ice Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Airline Highway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · West Airline Highway

  6. 6

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

    3104 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

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

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

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

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

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

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garyville 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
26 steps
9 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 · 36%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 32%
I 10 West
32.1 mi · 14%
West Airline Highway
12.4 mi · 5%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 5%
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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
191.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
02h 01m from Garyville
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Garyville and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 116.6 miles from Garyville and 116.6 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.17 one way or $62.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Garyville and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Garyville and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 191.25 mi (307.78 km).

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#1 Garyville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,811
Coordinates30.0560400, -90.6192600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: South Church Street (-90.619292, 30.056037)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.14 L · about $31.17
Round trip
$62.33
16.46 gal · 62.28 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.17 $62.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.05 $70.10
Premium $4.63 $38.06 $76.13
Diesel $5.42 $44.57 $89.13

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Garyville and Monroe. The current time is 15:28:46.

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.