How far is Lake Arthur, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Arthur, LA to Monroe, LA is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Arthur and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Arthur and Monroe.
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Start on Calcasieu Avenue
582 ft · 12 sec · Calcasieu Avenue
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Turn straight onto Highway 26
3.4 mi · 6 min · Highway 26
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Continue on State Route 26
5 mi · 9 min · State Route 26
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Continue on South Lake Arthur Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Lake Arthur Avenue
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Continue on Elton Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Elton Road
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Continue on State Route 26
2254 ft · 45 sec · State Route 26
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Continue on Highway 26
29.7 mi · 52 min · Highway 26
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Continue on 6th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right
49.1 mi · 1 hr
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Turn slight left onto Macarthur Drive
1 km · 1 min · Macarthur Drive
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Turn right
32 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Macarthur Drive
4 mi · 6 min · Macarthur Drive
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Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
3026 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Monroe Highway
62.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Monroe Highway
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Continue straight
23 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
549 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 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 Lake Arthur 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
Continue on Monroe Highway
62.5 mi · 01h 14m
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 Sunny leaving Lake Arthur and Mostly Cloudy near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Arthur to Monroe?
The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96 miles from Lake Arthur and 97.7 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Arthur and Mostly Cloudy near Monroe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Arthur and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 170.93 mi (275.09 km).
#1 Lake Arthur
City in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 2,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.0807600, -92.6715300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.87 | $51.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.59 | $63.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.98 | $73.97 |
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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