How far is Monroe, LA from Clinton, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Clinton, LA is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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.
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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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Clinton.
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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
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
33.3 mi · 38 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Turn left
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Rue Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rue Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
7.9 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Highway 963
2.8 mi · 5 min · Highway 963
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 10
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Jackson Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Helena Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Clinton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
76.2 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Clinton?
The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.5 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?
West Ferriday is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Monroe and 83.3 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monroe and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near West Ferriday
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Ferriday.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 130.79 mi (210.48 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 Clinton
Town in and the parish seat of East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,486 |
| Coordinates | 30.8657400, -91.0156600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-91.01566, 30.86574)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.31 | $44.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.09 | $50.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.24 | $54.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.89 | $63.79 |
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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