How far is Monroe, LA from Erwinville, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Erwinville, LA is about 181.4 miles (292 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Small town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Erwinville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Erwinville.
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Start on the route
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Louisville Avenue
81 m · 9 sec · Louisville Avenue
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1103 ft · 19 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on North 5th Street
140 m · 8 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
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Take the ramp left
958 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
61.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
1.3 km · 3 min
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Turn right onto Cajun II Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cajun II Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 415
3.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 415
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Turn right
5.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Poydras Bayou Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Poydras Bayou Road
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Continue on Poydras Bayou Drive
2.8 mi · 7 min · Poydras Bayou Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poydras Bayou Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Erwinville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
76.2 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Erwinville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Erwinville?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (292 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Ridgecrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Monroe and 90.6 miles from Erwinville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.04 one way or $50.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Erwinville.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgecrest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgecrest.
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Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Erwinville. Straight-line distance: 142.97 mi (230.08 km).
#1 Monroe
The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 46,998 |
| Coordinates | 32.5093100, -92.1193000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erwinville
Erwinville is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5310200, -91.4078900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Erwinville (-91.40789, 30.53102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $25.04 | $50.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.60 | $61.20 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $37.27 | $74.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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