How far is Marksville, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Marksville, LA to Monroe, LA is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
119.4 mi
02h 10m
Flight
95.49 mi
153.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.49 mi
Kilometers
153.68 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.4 mi
Kilometers
192.16 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Wed, May 13, 5:21 PM CDT
Return by in Marksville
Wed, May 13, 7:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marksville
2026-05-13T15:10
Arrive Monroe
Wed, May 13, 5:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marksville
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
Tullos
LA

Town in LaSalle and Winn parishes in the state of Louisiana

From Marksville
64.1 mi
01h 05m
To Monroe
55.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ogden

    53 m · 10 sec · West Ogden

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1802 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tunica Drive West

    18.8 mi · 26 min · Tunica Drive West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 3170

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 3170

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 3170

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 3170

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

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

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

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

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

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

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

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

    895 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ouachita Avenue

    2881 ft · 51 sec · Ouachita Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    3074 ft · 54 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marksville 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 69%
Tunica Drive West
18.8 mi · 16%
US 167 North
4.83 mi · 4%
I 49 North
4.11 mi · 3%
Highway 3170
3.88 mi · 3%
State Route 3170
1.63 mi · 1%
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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
95.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tullos
01h 05m from Marksville
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marksville and Clear near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Tullos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Marksville and 55.4 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marksville and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 95.49 mi (153.68 km).

Marksville

#1 Marksville

City in Louisiana

Population5,271
Coordinates31.1279700, -92.0662400
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ogden (-92.066167, 31.128045)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.89
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.94 $31.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.93 $35.86
Premium $4.63 $19.47 $38.94
Diesel $5.42 $22.80 $45.59

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marksville and Monroe. The current time is 15:10:37.

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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.