How far is Jonesville, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Jonesville, LA to Monroe, LA is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
87.97 mi
01h 33m
Flight
63.49 mi
102.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.49 mi
Kilometers
102.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.97 mi
Kilometers
141.57 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesville
2026-04-18T04:17
Arrive Monroe
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesville
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
Winnsboro
LA

Town in South Carolina

From Jonesville
44.4 mi
00h 46m
To Monroe
43.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
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 Jonesville and Monroe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Division Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    2239 ft · 35 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 124

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 124

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 8

    11.1 mi · 15 min · State Route 8

  5. 5

    Continue on Newman Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    44.8 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    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 Jonesville 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Newman Avenue
21.4 mi · 24%
State Route 8
11.1 mi · 13%
State Route 124
9.66 mi · 11%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.51 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.42 mi
North 6th Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

44.8 mi · 00h 52m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
63.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnsboro
00h 46m from Jonesville
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesville 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 Jonesville to Monroe?

The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Winnsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Jonesville and 43.5 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winnsboro

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

81 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesville and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 63.49 mi (102.18 km).

Jonesville

#1 Jonesville

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,950
Coordinates31.6265600, -91.8181800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Division Street (-91.818024, 31.62646)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.75 L · about $11.74
Round trip
$23.48
6.2 gal · 23.5 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.74 $23.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.20 $26.41
Premium $4.63 $14.34 $28.68
Diesel $5.42 $16.79 $33.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesville and Monroe. The current time is 04:17:09.

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.