How far is Monroe, LA from Crowley, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Crowley, LA is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.66 mi
03h 46m
Flight
159.29 mi
256.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.29 mi
Kilometers
256.36 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.66 mi
Kilometers
284.3 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crowley
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Thu, Apr 16, 1:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-15T18:24
Arrive Crowley
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 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
Ball
LA

Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States

From Monroe
88.5 mi
01h 53m
To Crowley
88.2 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.8 mi · 23 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167: Meeker, Turkey Creek

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    25.7 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  21. 21

    Continue on North C C Duson Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North C C Duson Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Maple Avenue

    706 ft · 14 sec · East Maple Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Aymond Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Aymond Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Crowley Eunice Highway

    15.6 mi · 23 min · Crowley Eunice Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Parkerson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Parkerson Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Court Circle

    81 m · 6 sec · Northwest Court Circle

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Hutchinson Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
88.7 mi · 50%
Crowley Eunice Highway
15.6 mi · 9%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
11.4 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King
11.4 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.35 mi · 4%
State Route 13
4.18 mi · 2%
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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
159.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ball
01h 53m from Monroe
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Mostly Clear near Crowley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 88.5 miles from Monroe and 88.2 miles from Crowley.

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

The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.59 one way or $47.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Mostly Clear near Crowley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Crowley. Straight-line distance: 159.29 mi (256.36 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Crowley

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,520
Coordinates30.2140900, -92.3745800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Crowley (-92.37458, 30.21409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.6 L · about $23.59
Round trip
$47.19
12.46 gal · 47.2 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.59 $47.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.53 $53.07
Premium $4.63 $28.81 $57.63
Diesel $5.42 $33.74 $67.47

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Crowley. The current time is 18:24:50.

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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.