How far is Monroe, LA from Delhi, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Delhi, LA is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.44 mi
00h 43m
Flight
36.67 mi
59.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.67 mi
Kilometers
59.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.44 mi
Kilometers
61.87 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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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 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delhi
Sat, May 16, 5:20 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Sat, May 16, 6:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-16T16:36
Arrive Delhi
Sat, May 16, 5:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rayville
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Monroe
19.2 mi
00h 21m
To Delhi
19.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.8 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 17

    73 m · 10 sec · State Route 17

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    108 m · 8 sec · East 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Charter Street

    57 m · 8 sec · Charter Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charter Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
36.7 mi · 95%
Broadway Street
0.99 mi · 3%
North 5th Street
0.3 mi · 1%
LA 17
0.25 mi · 1%
East 1st Street
0.07 mi
Louisville Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

Merge slight left

35.8 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rayville
00h 21m from Monroe
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Delhi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rayville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Monroe and 19.3 miles from Delhi.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Delhi.

Stop Ideas Near Rayville

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

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

BUS

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84 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Delhi. Straight-line distance: 36.67 mi (59.01 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Delhi

Town in Richland Parish, Louisiana

Population2,753
Coordinates32.4576400, -91.4931700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Delhi (-91.49317, 32.45764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.79 $11.58
Premium $4.63 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.42 $7.36 $14.73

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Delhi. The current time is 16:36:40.

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.