How far is Greenwood, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Greenwood, LA to Monroe, LA is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.73 mi
01h 48m
Flight
108.14 mi
174.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.14 mi
Kilometers
174.04 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.73 mi
Kilometers
181.42 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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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 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-18T22:41
Arrive Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Gibsland
LA

City in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Greenwood
56.3 mi
00h 54m
To Monroe
56.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
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 Greenwood and Monroe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greenwood Springridge Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Greenwood Springridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Greenwood Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    109.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 34

    687 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 34 North

    2072 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Stella Street

    1540 ft · 26 sec · Stella Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mill Street

    1691 ft · 31 sec · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1595 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Louisville Avenue

    2804 ft · 1 min · Louisville Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    14 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greenwood Road
111 mi · 98%
Louisville Avenue
0.53 mi
LA 34 North
0.39 mi
Mill Street
0.32 mi
Bridge Street
0.3 mi
Stella Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Greenwood Road

Merge slight left

109 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsland
00h 54m from Greenwood
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Monroe?

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gibsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Greenwood and 56.4 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.07 one way or $30.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Gibsland

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

65 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

65 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 108.14 mi (174.04 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,088
Coordinates32.4429300, -93.9729600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood Springridge Road (-93.972735, 32.442928)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.06 L · about $15.07
Round trip
$30.14
7.96 gal · 30.12 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.07 $30.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.95 $33.90
Premium $4.63 $18.41 $36.82
Diesel $5.42 $21.55 $43.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Monroe. The current time is 22:41:38.

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.