How far is Monroe, LA from Barataria, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Barataria, LA is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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
284.26 mi
05h 47m
Flight
225.79 mi
363.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.79 mi
Kilometers
363.38 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.26 mi
Kilometers
457.47 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barataria
Mon, Apr 13, 12:11 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Mon, Apr 13, 5:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-12T18:24
Arrive Barataria
Mon, Apr 13, 12:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:26 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
Jackson
LA

Town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana

From Monroe
142.2 mi
02h 53m
To Barataria
142 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

    862 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Clearview Parkway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Clearview Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Huey P. Long Bridge

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road

    1334 ft · 40 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westbank Expressway

    9 m · 1 sec · Westbank Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    653 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Westbank Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway

    2115 ft · 47 sec · Westbank Expressway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Ames Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Ames Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Barataria Boulevard

    1414 ft · 28 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jean Lafitte Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Jean Lafitte Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Fisherman Boulevard

    1460 ft · 55 sec · Fisherman Boulevard

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Privateer Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Privateer Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Autin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Autin Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Autin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 28%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
77 mi · 27%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
21.1 mi · 7%
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.73 mi · 3%
Westbank Expressway
3.75 mi · 1%
Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79.3 mi · 01h 34m

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
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
225.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
02h 53m from Monroe
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Barataria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Monroe and 142 miles from Barataria.

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

The direct path is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.98 one way or $75.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Barataria.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jackson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jackson.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

43 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

81 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

McComb

86 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Lafayette

102 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Barataria. Straight-line distance: 225.79 mi (363.38 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Barataria

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,109
Coordinates29.7232700, -90.1236900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Barataria (-90.12369, 29.72327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.97 L · about $37.98
Round trip
$75.97
20.06 gal · 75.94 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.98 $75.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.72 $85.44
Premium $4.63 $46.39 $92.78
Diesel $5.42 $54.31 $108.62

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Barataria. The current time is 18:24:28.

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.