How far is Lacombe, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Lacombe, LA to Monroe, LA is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lacombe and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacombe and Monroe.
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Start on the route
1.1 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17 m · 1 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
35.4 mi · 38 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Jackson
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
56.4 mi · 1 hr · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right
29.3 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit left
1612 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 22 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 Lacombe 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lacombe 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 Lacombe to Monroe?
The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 129.6 miles from Lacombe and 129.9 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.73 one way or $67.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lacombe and Patchy Fog near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Vidalia
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 Vidalia.
Brookhaven
Vicksburg, MS
McComb
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lacombe and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 198.7 mi (319.77 km).
#1 Lacombe
Lacombe is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3135300, -89.9431300 |
| 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: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $3.69 | $33.73 | $67.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.16 | $38.10 | $76.20 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $41.74 | $83.48 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $52.58 | $105.15 |
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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