How far is Monroe, LA from Des Allemands, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Des Allemands, LA is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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
262.9 mi
05h 15m
Flight
209.46 mi
337.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.46 mi
Kilometers
337.1 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.9 mi
Kilometers
423.1 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Des Allemands
Wed, Apr 15, 6:40 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 11:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-15T13:24
Arrive Des Allemands
Wed, Apr 15, 6:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 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
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Monroe
131.6 mi
02h 37m
To Des Allemands
131.3 mi
02h 37m

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
83°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Des Allemands.

  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

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    31.3 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy

    2170 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    19.4 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 3127 South, I 310 South: Boutte, Houma, to US 90

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

    2534 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    73 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 631

    1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 631

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 631

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 30%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
37.5 mi · 14%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
21.1 mi · 8%
Airline Highway
9.15 mi · 3%
US 90 West
6.61 mi · 3%
LA 3127 South
1.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79.3 mi · 01h 34m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.4 mi
209.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
02h 37m from Monroe
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Partly Sunny near Des Allemands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Des Allemands?

The road trip is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.6 miles from Monroe and 131.3 miles from Des Allemands.

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

The direct path is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.14 one way or $70.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

McComb

69 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

79 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Des Allemands. Straight-line distance: 209.46 mi (337.1 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Des Allemands

#2 Des Allemands

Census designated place

Population2,505
Coordinates29.8238200, -90.4750800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Des Allemands (-90.47508, 29.82382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.12 L · about $35.14
Round trip
$70.29
18.56 gal · 70.24 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.14 $70.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.52 $79.05
Premium $4.63 $42.92 $85.84
Diesel $5.42 $50.25 $100.50

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 Des Allemands. The current time is 13:24:58.

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.