How far is Lutcher, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Lutcher, LA to Monroe, LA is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
229.7 mi
03h 56m
Flight
190.08 mi
305.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.08 mi
Kilometers
305.9 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.7 mi
Kilometers
369.67 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sat, Apr 18, 12:28 PM CDT
Return by in Lutcher
Sat, Apr 18, 4:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lutcher
2026-04-18T08:31
Arrive Monroe
Sat, Apr 18, 12:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lutcher
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 Lutcher
114.7 mi
01h 58m
To Monroe
115 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Airline Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Airline Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Airline Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · West Airline Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    3104 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

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

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

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

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 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 Lutcher and Monroe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 36%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 33%
I 10 West
32.1 mi · 14%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 5%
West Airline Highway
7.55 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 3%
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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
190.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
01h 58m from Lutcher
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lutcher and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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 114.7 miles from Lutcher and 115 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.67 one way or $61.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lutcher and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Lutcher and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 190.08 mi (305.9 km).

Lutcher

#1 Lutcher

City in the state of Louisiana

Population3,127
Coordinates30.0404800, -90.6989800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-90.699032, 30.04055)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.68 L · about $30.67
Round trip
$61.35
16.2 gal · 61.36 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.67 $61.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.50 $69.00
Premium $4.63 $37.46 $74.93
Diesel $5.42 $43.86 $87.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lutcher and Monroe. The current time is 08:31:18.

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.