How far is Leonville, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Leonville, LA to Monroe, LA is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.36 mi
02h 46m
Flight
141.11 mi
227.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.11 mi
Kilometers
227.1 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.36 mi
Kilometers
274.17 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Apr 16, 4:43 AM CDT
Return by in Leonville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leonville
2026-04-16T01:56
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Apr 16, 4:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leonville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ball
LA

Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States

From Leonville
85.6 mi
01h 23m
To Monroe
84.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oscar Rivette Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Oscar Rivette Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 31

    7 mi · 12 min · State Route 31

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 31

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 31

  4. 4

    Continue on Cresswell Lane

    2273 ft · 45 sec · Cresswell Lane

  5. 5

    Continue on Creswell Lane

    1281 ft · 28 sec · Creswell Lane

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1373 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

    895 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leonville 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
84.3 mi · 49%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
65.7 mi · 39%
State Route 31
7.7 mi · 5%
US 167 North
4.83 mi · 3%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.51 mi
Cresswell Lane
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
141.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ball
01h 23m from Leonville
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leonville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Ball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Leonville and 84.8 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leonville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leonville and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 141.11 mi (227.1 km).

Leonville

#1 Leonville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,093
Coordinates30.4704700, -91.9784500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Oscar Rivette Street (-91.978455, 30.470393)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.76 L · about $22.76
Round trip
$45.52
12.02 gal · 45.52 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.76 $45.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.60 $51.19
Premium $4.63 $27.80 $55.59
Diesel $5.42 $32.54 $65.09

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Leonville and Monroe. The current time is 01:56:59.

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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.