How far is Livingston, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Livingston, LA to Monroe, LA is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.37 mi
03h 42m
Flight
160.49 mi
258.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.49 mi
Kilometers
258.29 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.37 mi
Kilometers
346.61 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 5:13 PM CDT
Return by in Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 8:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-04-15T13:31
Arrive Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 5:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Livingston
105.3 mi
01h 51m
To Monroe
110 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Circle Drive

    48 m · 10 sec · Circle Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Frost Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Frost Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2410 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    19.3 mi · 21 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Airline Highway

    2202 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Airline Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110: Natchez, Baton Rouge

    1224 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 110 North: Natchez

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on 110 North: Natchez

    2320 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  20. 20

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and Monroe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 39%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 35%
West Florida Republic Parkway
19.3 mi · 9%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 5%
Airline Highway
7.55 mi · 4%
Scenic Highway
3.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.9 mi
160.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
01h 51m from Livingston
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Livingston 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 Livingston to Monroe?

The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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 105.3 miles from Livingston and 110 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.78 one way or $57.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Livingston and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vidalia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vidalia.

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 160.49 mi (258.29 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

Parish seat of Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population2,004
Coordinates30.5021300, -90.7478700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Circle Drive (-90.747868, 30.501733)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.6 gal
28.77 L · about $28.78
Round trip
$57.56
15.2 gal · 57.54 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 135.1 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.78 $57.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.37 $64.74
Premium $4.63 $35.15 $70.30
Diesel $5.42 $41.15 $82.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Monroe. The current time is 13:31:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.