How far is Jeanerette, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Jeanerette, LA to Monroe, LA is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeanerette and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeanerette and Monroe.
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Start on Canal Street
13 m · 6 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Old Spanish Trail
6.7 mi · 10 min · East Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on East Main Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Old Spanish Trail
4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn straight onto Old Spanish Trail Highway South
4.9 mi · 7 min · Old Spanish Trail Highway South
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Frontage Road
2392 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeanerette 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeanerette to Monroe?
The road trip is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Jeanerette and 111 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.20 one way or $58.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jeanerette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Woodworth
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 Woodworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeanerette and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 181.53 mi (292.15 km).
#1 Jeanerette
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,169 |
| Coordinates | 29.9110400, -91.6634500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.20 | $58.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.84 | $65.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.66 | $71.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.75 | $83.50 |
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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