How far is Little Rock, AR from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Monroe, LA is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
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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 03h 36m.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Monroe.
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Start on the route
117 m · 36 sec
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Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
110 m · 17 sec · State Capitol
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Continue on State Capitol
528 ft · 24 sec · State Capitol
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Turn left onto Capitol Mall
35 m · 7 sec · Capitol Mall
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Turn right onto State Capitol
118 m · 22 sec · State Capitol
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
87 m · 13 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
144 m · 22 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the ramp left
818 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
10 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
41.7 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit left toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit left toward US 82 East
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto North Concord Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Concord Street
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Continue on Huttig Highway
2617 ft · 54 sec · Huttig Highway
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Turn right onto Oakland Road
6 mi · 10 min · Oakland Road
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Continue on Highway 549
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 549
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Turn left onto Highway 551
8.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 551
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Continue on M L K Jr Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · M L K Jr Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 143
2.9 mi · 5 min · Highway 143
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Turn right onto Love Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Love Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Linville Firetower Road
2136 ft · 2 min · Linville Firetower Road
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Turn left onto Ford Road
2805 ft · 2 min · Ford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock 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.
US 167 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Monroe?
The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Watson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Little Rock and 81.8 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 9:48 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Watson
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 Watson.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 133.53 mi (214.9 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
Monroe is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.8151300, -92.2056900 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-92.20569, 32.81513)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $3.65 | $21.09 | $42.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $26.25 | $52.51 |
| Diesel | $5.79 | $33.44 | $66.89 |
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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