How far is Monroe, LA from Cullen, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Cullen, LA is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.84 mi
02h 01m
Flight
83.64 mi
134.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.64 mi
Kilometers
134.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.84 mi
Kilometers
160.68 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cullen
Wed, May 13, 12:59 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Wed, May 13, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-12T22:57
Arrive Cullen
Wed, May 13, 12:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Arcadia
LA

Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States

From Monroe
49.9 mi
01h 00m
To Cullen
50 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    2804 ft · 58 sec · Louisville Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1461 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Stella Street

    2141 ft · 38 sec · Stella Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2661 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    70.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 371: Cotton Valley, Springhill

    27.3 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Henrietta White Boulevard

    2214 ft · 1 min · Henrietta White Boulevard

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henrietta White Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stella Street
71.3 mi · 71%
US 371
27.3 mi · 27%
Louisville Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
Henrietta White Boulevard
0.42 mi
Bridge Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Stella Street

Merge slight left

70.4 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
01h 00m from Monroe
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Cullen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Monroe and 50 miles from Cullen.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arcadia, 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 Arcadia.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

77 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

78 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Cullen. Straight-line distance: 83.64 mi (134.61 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 Cullen

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates32.9690300, -93.4507300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Cullen (-93.45073, 32.96903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.34 L · about $13.33
Round trip
$26.66
7.04 gal · 26.68 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.33 $26.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.99 $29.98
Premium $4.63 $16.28 $32.56
Diesel $5.42 $19.06 $38.12

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Cullen. The current time is 22:57:53.

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.