How far is Killian, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Killian, LA to Monroe, LA is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.42 mi
04h 02m
Flight
173.91 mi
279.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.91 mi
Kilometers
279.88 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.42 mi
Kilometers
375.65 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Tue, May 12, 10:49 PM CDT
Return by in Killian
Wed, May 13, 2:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killian
2026-05-12T18:46
Arrive Monroe
Tue, May 12, 10:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killian
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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Killian
116.6 mi
02h 01m
To Monroe
116.8 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    156 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 22

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 22

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2030 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1 km · 58 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pumpkin Center Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Pumpkin Center Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2152 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Jackson

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1612 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Killian 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
134 mi · 57%
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 36%
Highway 22
6.11 mi · 3%
Pumpkin Center Road
3.18 mi · 1%
West Florida Republic Parkway
2.89 mi · 1%
Walnut Street
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

63.2 mi · 01h 13m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
02h 01m from Killian
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Killian and Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killian to Monroe?

The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Killian and 116.8 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.20 one way or $62.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killian and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 173.91 mi (279.88 km).

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#1 Killian

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,337
Coordinates30.3588100, -90.5862000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: LA 444 (-90.586142, 30.358619)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.18 L · about $31.20
Round trip
$62.41
16.48 gal · 62.36 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.20 $62.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.09 $70.19
Premium $4.63 $38.11 $76.22
Diesel $5.42 $44.62 $89.24

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Killian and Monroe. The current time is 18:46:14.

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.