How far is Grand Point, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Grand Point, LA to Monroe, LA is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.39 mi
04h 03m
Flight
187.38 mi
301.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.38 mi
Kilometers
301.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.39 mi
Kilometers
370.77 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sat, Nov 7, 12:26 PM CST
Return by in Grand Point
Sat, Nov 7, 4:29 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Point
2026-11-07T08:22
Arrive Monroe
Sat, Nov 7, 12:26 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CST

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 CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Point
9:00 PM CST
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 Grand Point
114.6 mi
02h 01m
To Monroe
115.7 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Point and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Evacuation Street

    1630 ft · 1 min · Evacuation Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    9 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

    640 ft · 8 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2385 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1969 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

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

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

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

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

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

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Point 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 36%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 33%
I 10 West
27 mi · 12%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 3%
Evacuation Street
4.47 mi · 2%
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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
187.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
02h 01m from Grand Point
Leave By
8:54 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Point 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 Grand Point to Monroe?

The road trip is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 114.6 miles from Grand Point and 115.7 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Point and Mostly 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 Grand Point and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 187.38 mi (301.56 km).

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#1 Grand Point

Grand Point is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.0613100, -90.7534300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: LA 642 (-90.753374, 30.061296)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.77 L · about $29.79
Round trip
$59.58
16.26 gal · 61.54 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.66 $29.79 $59.58
Mid-grade $4.15 $33.75 $67.50
Premium $4.54 $36.94 $73.89
Diesel $5.72 $46.54 $93.07

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Point and Monroe. The current time is 08:22:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.