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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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.2 mi
03h 32m
Flight
173.11 mi
278.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.11 mi
Kilometers
278.59 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.2 mi
Kilometers
317.36 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Mon, Apr 20, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Gueydan
Mon, Apr 20, 6:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gueydan
2026-04-19T23:19
Arrive Monroe
Mon, Apr 20, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gueydan
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
Alexandria
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Gueydan
98.9 mi
01h 46m
To Monroe
98.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    54 m · 10 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1480 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 91

    1663 ft · 33 sec · State Route 91

  6. 6

    Continue on Bill Searle Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bill Searle Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 91

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 91

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jackson Avenue

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South Jackson Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Crocker Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Crocker Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Midland Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Midland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Canal Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Canal Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Estherwood Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Estherwood Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    142 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 13: Eunice, Crowley

    1859 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Parkerson Avenue

    658 ft · 24 sec · North Parkerson Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Crowley Eunice Highway

    1444 ft · 24 sec · Crowley Eunice Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 13

    2066 ft · 35 sec · State Route 13

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Crowley Eunice Highway

    15 mi · 22 min · Crowley Eunice Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Aymond Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Aymond Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Maple Avenue

    706 ft · 14 sec · East Maple Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South C C Duson Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South C C Duson Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  25. 25

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  27. 27

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.1 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto I 49 North: Alexandria

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 23 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

    895 ft · 17 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  36. 36

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 13 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  40. 40

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  43. 43

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  46. 46

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gueydan and Monroe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
47 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
84.3 mi · 43%
Veterans Memorial Highway
32.2 mi · 16%
I 49 North
23.2 mi · 12%
Crowley Eunice Highway
15.2 mi · 8%
Estherwood Highway
7 mi · 4%
South Jackson Avenue
5.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
173.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
01h 46m from Gueydan
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Gueydan

#1 Gueydan

Town of the United States

Population1,328
Coordinates30.0260400, -92.5084700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.508465, 30.026263)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.34 L · about $26.36
Round trip
$52.72
13.92 gal · 52.68 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Gueydan and Monroe. The current time is 23:19:21.

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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.