How far is Monroe, LA from Catahoula, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Catahoula, LA is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
207.13 mi
04h 00m
Flight
160.38 mi
258.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.38 mi
Kilometers
258.11 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.13 mi
Kilometers
333.35 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catahoula
Mon, May 4, 9:52 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Mon, May 4, 1:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-04T05:51
Arrive Catahoula
Mon, May 4, 9:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 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
103.7 mi
02h 00m
To Catahoula
103.4 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Catahoula.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1607 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Cecilia, Henderson

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway

    4 m · 1 sec · Grand Point Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    56 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Henderson Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Henderson Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Henderson Levee Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Henderson Levee Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Catahoula Levee Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Catahoula Levee Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Catahoula Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Catahoula Highway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Catahoula Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
88.7 mi · 43%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
38 mi · 18%
Martin Luther King
38 mi · 18%
I 10 East
11.8 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.49 mi · 4%
Catahoula Levee Road
5.69 mi · 3%
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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
160.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodworth
02h 00m from Monroe
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Catahoula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 103.7 miles from Monroe and 103.4 miles from Catahoula.

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

The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Catahoula. Straight-line distance: 160.38 mi (258.11 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
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#2 Catahoula

Catahoula is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.2146400, -91.7090000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Catahoula (-91.709, 30.21464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.67 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.37
14.62 gal · 55.34 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.68 $55.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.13 $62.27
Premium $4.63 $33.81 $67.62
Diesel $5.42 $39.58 $79.17

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Catahoula. The current time is 05:51:26.

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.