How far is Kaplan, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Kaplan, LA to Monroe, LA is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kaplan and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaplan and Monroe.
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Start on East 1st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
7 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on West Summers Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Summers Drive
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
9.5 mi · 12 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Johnston Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street
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Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
5 mi · 9 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Opelousas
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.5 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
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Ouachita Avenue
2881 ft · 51 sec · Ouachita Avenue
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Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
3074 ft · 54 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 Kaplan 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kaplan and Patchy Fog near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kaplan to Monroe?
The road trip is about 197.1 miles (317.2 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 106.1 miles from Kaplan and 90.9 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 9:58 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kaplan and Patchy Fog 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 Kaplan and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 173.79 mi (279.69 km).
#1 Kaplan
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 4,345 |
| Coordinates | 29.9979800, -92.2848500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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 48m |
| 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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