How far is Mamou, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Mamou, LA to Monroe, LA is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.54 mi
02h 32m
Flight
130.78 mi
210.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.78 mi
Kilometers
210.47 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.54 mi
Kilometers
237.44 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 PM CDT
Return by in Mamou
Sun, Apr 19, 5:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mamou
2026-04-19T12:43
Arrive Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mamou
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
Pollock
LA

Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Mamou
73.8 mi
01h 16m
To Monroe
73.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    18 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    2606 ft · 58 sec · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Poinciana Avenue

    2211 ft · 46 sec · Poinciana Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 13

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 13

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.1 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 49 North: Alexandria

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

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

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

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

    895 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 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 Mamou 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
84.3 mi · 57%
Veterans Memorial Highway
25.8 mi · 17%
I 49 North
23.2 mi · 16%
US 167 North
4.83 mi · 3%
State Route 13
0.76 mi · 1%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.51 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
130.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pollock
01h 16m from Mamou
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Mamou and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 73.8 miles from Mamou and 73.8 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Mamou and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mamou and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 130.78 mi (210.47 km).

Mamou

#1 Mamou

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,077
Coordinates30.6338100, -92.4193000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Hackberry Avenue (-92.419295, 30.633612)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
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.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.71 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.46
10.42 gal · 39.42 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.73 $39.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.19 $44.38
Premium $4.63 $24.10 $48.19
Diesel $5.42 $28.21 $56.42

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mamou and Monroe. The current time is 12:43:31.

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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.