How far is Monroe, LA from Cecilia, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Cecilia, LA is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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.
Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Cecilia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Cecilia.
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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
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 165 South: Columbia
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
88.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
72.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 93: Grand Coteau, Sunset
2013 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 93
1074 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 93
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Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Drive
1154 ft · 24 sec · West Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
1332 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on State Route 93
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway
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Turn slight right onto Neblet Street
1 km · 1 min · Neblet Street
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Continue on Main Highway
5.9 mi · 10 min · Main Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cecilia Bridge Highway
1348 ft · 27 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Cecilia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cecilia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Cecilia?
The road trip is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Pineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Monroe and 92.3 miles from Cecilia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.69 one way or $49.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cecilia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Cecilia. Straight-line distance: 150.9 mi (242.85 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 Cecilia
Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 30.3371400, -91.8531700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cecilia (-91.85317, 30.33714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.31 | $70.61 |
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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