How far is Monroe, LA from Baker, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Baker, LA is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Small town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Baker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Baker.
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Start on the route
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Louisville Avenue
81 m · 9 sec · Louisville Avenue
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1103 ft · 19 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on North 5th Street
140 m · 8 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
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Take the ramp left
958 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
76.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Continue on Scenic Highway
1366 ft · 32 sec · Scenic Highway
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Turn slight right onto Old Scenic Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Scenic Highway
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Turn right onto Groom Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Groom Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Groom Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Baker.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Seargent Prentiss Drive
Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
76.4 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Baker?
The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Ridgecrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Monroe and 88.7 miles from Baker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144 miles (231.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.05 one way or $48.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baker.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgecrest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgecrest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Baker. Straight-line distance: 144.06 mi (231.85 km).
#1 Monroe
The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 46,998 |
| Coordinates | 32.5093100, -92.1193000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baker
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 12,999 |
| Coordinates | 30.5882400, -91.1681600 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baker (-91.16816, 30.58824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $24.05 | $48.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.04 | $54.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.37 | $58.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.39 | $68.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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