How far is Monroe, LA from Carlyss, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Carlyss, LA is about 204.8 miles (329.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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
204.81 mi
04h 10m
Flight
177.9 mi
286.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.9 mi
Kilometers
286.31 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.81 mi
Kilometers
329.61 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlyss
Tue, May 5, 2:09 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Tue, May 5, 6:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-04T21:58
Arrive Carlyss
Tue, May 5, 2:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 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
Woodworth
LA

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Monroe
102.5 mi
02h 05m
To Carlyss
102.3 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

    3004 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Macarthur Drive

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Macarthur Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Masonic Circle

    763 ft · 15 sec · Masonic Drive

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive

    78 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Masonic Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    2324 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron

    2306 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ruth Street

    1622 ft · 44 sec · Ruth Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    39 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Louisiana Highway 27

    1 mi · 2 min · Louisiana Highway 27

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Highway 27

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Masonic Drive
102 mi · 50%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
91.6 mi · 45%
Macarthur Drive
4.27 mi · 2%
Ruth Street
2.26 mi · 1%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
1.83 mi · 1%
Louisiana Highway 27
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

91.6 mi · 01h 47m

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
177.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodworth
02h 05m from Monroe
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Carlyss.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.8 miles (329.6 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Monroe and 102.3 miles from Carlyss.

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

The direct path is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Carlyss.

Stop Ideas Near Woodworth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodworth, 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 Woodworth.

RAIL

Lafayette

112 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Carlyss. Straight-line distance: 177.9 mi (286.31 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Carlyss

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,670
Coordinates30.1688200, -93.3759900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Carlyss (-93.37599, 30.16882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.23 gal
27.36 L · about $27.38
Round trip
$54.76
14.46 gal · 54.72 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.5 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.38 $54.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.79 $61.59
Premium $4.63 $33.44 $66.88
Diesel $5.42 $39.15 $78.30

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Carlyss. The current time is 21:58:55.

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.