How far is Jonesboro, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, LA to Monroe, LA is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
54.17 mi
00h 58m
Flight
39.44 mi
63.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.44 mi
Kilometers
63.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.17 mi
Kilometers
87.18 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Fri, Apr 10, 5:05 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 10, 6:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-10T16:06
Arrive Monroe
Fri, Apr 10, 5:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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
Choudrant
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Jonesboro
27.1 mi
00h 29m
To Monroe
27.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Avenue

    2026 ft · 44 sec · Allen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pershing Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Pershing Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Quitman Highway

    15.9 mi · 19 min · Quitman Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South Vienna Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South Vienna Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Service Road West

    529 ft · 12 sec · South Service Road West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    834 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 34

    687 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 34 North

    2072 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Stella Street

    1540 ft · 26 sec · Stella Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mill Street

    1691 ft · 31 sec · Mill Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1595 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Louisville Avenue

    2804 ft · 1 min · Louisville Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    14 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Service Road West
29.4 mi · 54%
Quitman Highway
15.9 mi · 29%
South Vienna Street
4.13 mi · 8%
Pershing Highway
2.36 mi · 4%
Louisville Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
LA 34 North
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Service Road West

Merge slight left

29.1 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choudrant
00h 29m from Jonesboro
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to Monroe?

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Choudrant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Jonesboro and 27.1 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Choudrant

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

115 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

116 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 39.44 mi (63.47 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,415
Coordinates32.2412700, -92.7159900
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Allen Avenue (-92.715993, 32.24127)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.47
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.23 $14.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.13 $16.27
Premium $4.63 $8.83 $17.67
Diesel $5.42 $10.34 $20.69

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Monroe. The current time is 16:06:53.

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.