How far is Monroe, LA from Church Point, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Church Point, LA is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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 town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Church Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Church Point.
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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
64.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 190 West: Opelousas
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Stokes Street
104 m · 6 sec · Stokes Street
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Continue on State Route 35
7 mi · 10 min · State Route 35
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Continue on Lawtell Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lawtell Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Beaugh Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Beaugh Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Plaquemine Street
1624 ft · 35 sec · East Plaquemine Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2294 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Ebey Street
21 m · 3 sec · West Ebey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ebey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Church Point.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Monroe and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Church Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Church Point?
The road trip is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Ball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Monroe and 89.3 miles from Church Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Monroe and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Church Point.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Church Point. Straight-line distance: 145.64 mi (234.39 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 Church Point
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,367 |
| Coordinates | 30.4029800, -92.2151300 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Point (-92.21513, 30.40298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 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 | $23.90 | $47.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.87 | $53.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.18 | $58.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.17 | $68.34 |
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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