How far is Gueydan, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Gueydan, LA to Monroe, LA is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gueydan and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gueydan and Monroe.
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Start on the route
60 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Street
54 m · 10 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1480 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Route 91
1663 ft · 33 sec · State Route 91
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Continue on Bill Searle Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bill Searle Road
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Continue on Highway 91
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 91
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Continue on South Jackson Avenue
5.2 mi · 7 min · South Jackson Avenue
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Continue on South Crocker Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Crocker Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Midland Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Midland Avenue
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Turn left onto North Canal Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Canal Street
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Continue on Estherwood Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Estherwood Highway
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Turn right
142 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 13: Eunice, Crowley
1859 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto North Parkerson Avenue
658 ft · 24 sec · North Parkerson Avenue
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Continue on Crowley Eunice Highway
1444 ft · 24 sec · Crowley Eunice Highway
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Continue on State Route 13
2066 ft · 35 sec · State Route 13
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Turn straight onto Crowley Eunice Highway
15 mi · 22 min · Crowley Eunice Highway
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Continue on Aymond Street
2 mi · 3 min · Aymond Street
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Turn left onto East Maple Avenue
706 ft · 14 sec · East Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto South C C Duson Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South C C Duson Street
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Continue on State Route 13
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Route 13
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto I 49 North: Alexandria
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
22.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
895 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe
103 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
549 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
775 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
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Continue on North 6th Street
1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gueydan and Monroe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gueydan and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gueydan to Monroe?
The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Gueydan and 98.2 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.36 one way or $52.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gueydan and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gueydan and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 173.11 mi (278.59 km).
#1 Gueydan
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,328 |
| Coordinates | 30.0260400, -92.5084700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.64 | $59.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.69 | $75.38 |
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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