How far is Leesville, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Leesville, LA to Monroe, LA is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesville and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesville and Monroe.
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Start on East Texas Street
872 ft · 42 sec · East Texas Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Kurthwood Road
1966 ft · 39 sec · Kurthwood Road
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Merge slight left onto Alexandria Highway
48 mi · 56 min · Alexandria Highway
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Keep slight left
697 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Macarthur Drive
2.4 mi · 4 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 Leesville 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 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.
Sunny leaving Leesville and Clear near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesville to Monroe?
The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Pollock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Leesville and 73.8 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesville and Clear near Monroe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesville and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 115.74 mi (186.27 km).
#1 Leesville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 5,523 |
| Coordinates | 31.1435200, -93.2610000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.16 | $56.32 |
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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