How far is Monroe, LA from Arnaudville, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Arnaudville, LA is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
178.17 mi
03h 25m
Flight
146.31 mi
235.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.31 mi
Kilometers
235.47 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.17 mi
Kilometers
286.74 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arnaudville
Sat, May 30, 8:07 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Sat, May 30, 11:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-30T04:42
Arrive Arnaudville
Sat, May 30, 8:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
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
Ball
LA

Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States

From Monroe
89.2 mi
01h 42m
To Arnaudville
89 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Louisville Avenue

    81 m · 9 sec · Louisville Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    1103 ft · 19 sec · North 5th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North 5th Street

    140 m · 8 sec · North 5th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    958 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 South: Columbia

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

    72.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 93: Grand Coteau, Sunset

    2013 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    25 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 93

    1074 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 93

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Drive

    1154 ft · 24 sec · West Martin Luther King Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    1332 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93

  23. 23

    Continue on Bayou Courtableau Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Route 31

    111 m · 9 sec · State Route 31

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Fuselier Street

    33 m · 8 sec · Fuselier Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Front Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Front Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
88.7 mi · 50%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
36.5 mi · 20%
Martin Luther King
36.5 mi · 20%
Pineville Expressway
4.16 mi · 2%
State Route 93
3.19 mi · 2%
Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

88.7 mi · 01h 44m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ball
01h 42m from Monroe
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnaudville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Ball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Monroe and 89 miles from Arnaudville.

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

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.82 one way or $47.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monroe and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnaudville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Arnaudville. Straight-line distance: 146.31 mi (235.47 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Arnaudville

#2 Arnaudville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,041
Coordinates30.3977000, -91.9315100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Arnaudville (-91.93151, 30.3977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.8 L · about $23.82
Round trip
$47.64
12.58 gal · 47.6 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.82 $47.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.79 $53.58
Premium $4.63 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.42 $34.06 $68.12

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Arnaudville. The current time is 04:42:03.

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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.