How far is Monroe, LA from Estherwood, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Estherwood, LA is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Estherwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Estherwood.
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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
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 165 South: Columbia
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
88.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
22.8 mi · 23 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167: Meeker, Turkey Creek
1865 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
25.7 mi · 38 min
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Continue on State Route 13
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Route 13
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13
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Continue on North C C Duson Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North C C Duson Street
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Turn left onto East Maple Avenue
706 ft · 14 sec · East Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Aymond Street
2 mi · 3 min · Aymond Street
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Continue on Crowley Eunice Highway
15.7 mi · 23 min · Crowley Eunice Highway
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Take the ramp right
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 91: Estherwood, Iota
1303 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Estherwood Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Estherwood Highway
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Continue on North Canal Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Avenue
725 ft · 12 sec · Front Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Estherwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monroe and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Estherwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Estherwood?
The road trip is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Pineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Monroe and 91.7 miles from Estherwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.58 one way or $49.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monroe and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Estherwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Estherwood. Straight-line distance: 162.17 mi (260.99 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 Estherwood
Village in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,081 |
| Coordinates | 30.1807600, -92.4643000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estherwood (-92.4643, 30.18076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $3.79 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.64 | $55.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.02 | $60.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.14 | $70.29 |
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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