How far is Grambling, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Grambling, LA to Monroe, LA is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grambling and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grambling and Monroe.
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Start on Main Street
827 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
846 ft · 23 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
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Turn right onto Rwe Jones Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Rwe Jones Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 34
687 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 34 North
2072 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Stella Street
1540 ft · 26 sec · Stella Street
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Continue on Mill Street
1691 ft · 31 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1595 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Louisville Avenue
2804 ft · 1 min · Louisville Avenue
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Turn right
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grambling and Monroe.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Rwe Jones Drive
Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Grambling 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 Grambling to Monroe?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Choudrant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Grambling and 18.4 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Grambling and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Choudrant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Choudrant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grambling and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 34.67 mi (55.8 km).
#1 Grambling
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,114 |
| Coordinates | 32.5276500, -92.7140400 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 46,998 |
| Coordinates | 32.5093100, -92.1193000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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