How far is Maurice, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Maurice, LA to Monroe, LA is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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
196.22 mi
03h 15m
Flight
165.87 mi
266.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.87 mi
Kilometers
266.95 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.22 mi
Kilometers
315.78 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sat, May 23, 8:00 PM CDT
Return by in Maurice
Sat, May 23, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maurice
2026-05-23T16:45
Arrive Monroe
Sat, May 23, 8:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maurice
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
Alexandria
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Maurice
98 mi
01h 37m
To Monroe
98.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maurice Avenue

    2959 ft · 52 sec · Maurice Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Johnston Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    5 mi · 9 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Opelousas

    1632 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  8. 8

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

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

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

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

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

    895 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 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 Maurice 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
84.3 mi · 43%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 39%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.5 mi · 4%
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
8.36 mi · 4%
Johnston Street
5.21 mi · 3%
US 167 North
4.83 mi · 2%
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 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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
165.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
01h 37m from Maurice
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Maurice and Patchy Fog near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Maurice and 98.2 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Maurice and Patchy Fog near Monroe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maurice and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 165.87 mi (266.95 km).

Maurice

#1 Maurice

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,857
Coordinates30.1085400, -92.1245700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Maurice Avenue (-92.124646, 30.108539)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.21 L · about $26.21
Round trip
$52.41
13.84 gal · 52.42 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.21 $52.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.47 $58.94
Premium $4.63 $32.01 $64.01
Diesel $5.42 $37.47 $74.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maurice and Monroe. The current time is 16:45:13.

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.