How far is Monroe, LA from Delcambre, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Delcambre, LA is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.1 miles (285 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.48 mi
04h 05m
Flight
177.12 mi
285.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.12 mi
Kilometers
285.05 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.48 mi
Kilometers
332.29 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delcambre
Mon, Apr 20, 4:56 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Mon, Apr 20, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-20T00:50
Arrive Delcambre
Mon, Apr 20, 4:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:48 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
Woodworth
LA

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Monroe
103.4 mi
02h 02m
To Delcambre
103.1 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Verot School Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Verot School Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Verot School Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Verot School Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Verot School Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Verot School Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Chemin Agreable Street

    2546 ft · 53 sec · Chemin Agreable Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Decon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Decon Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Highway 339

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 339

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    3041 ft · 55 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Veteran Memorial Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veteran Memorial Drive

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Railroad Street

    1189 ft · 26 sec · North Railroad Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
88.7 mi · 43%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
38 mi · 18%
Martin Luther King
38 mi · 18%
Verot School Road
9.52 mi · 5%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.75 mi · 4%
Highway 339
6.17 mi · 3%
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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
177.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodworth
02h 02m from Monroe
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Mostly Cloudy near Delcambre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.4 miles from Monroe and 103.1 miles from Delcambre.

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

The direct path is about 177.1 miles (285 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.61 one way or $55.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Mostly Cloudy near Delcambre.

Stop Ideas Near Woodworth

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

112 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Delcambre. Straight-line distance: 177.12 mi (285.05 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Delcambre

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,837
Coordinates29.9482600, -91.9887300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Delcambre (-91.98873, 29.94826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.58 L · about $27.61
Round trip
$55.21
14.58 gal · 55.16 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.61 $55.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.05 $62.10
Premium $4.63 $33.72 $67.43
Diesel $5.42 $39.48 $78.95

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Delcambre. The current time is 00:50:09.

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.