How far is Monroe, LA from Golden Meadow, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Golden Meadow, LA is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Golden Meadow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Golden Meadow.
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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
79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
2467 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Merge slight right
31.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy
2170 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn sharp left
19.4 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
2089 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 308: Raceland
1636 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA-308 East: Lockport
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
17.3 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Larose Lift Bridge
3183 ft · 1 min · Larose Lift Bridge
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Turn straight
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Street
1038 ft · 1 min · Saint Louis Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Bayou Drive
32 m · 3 sec · South Bayou Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Bayou Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Golden Meadow.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Golden Meadow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Golden Meadow?
The road trip is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Francisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Monroe and 149.3 miles from Golden Meadow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.95 one way or $79.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Golden Meadow.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Francisville
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 Saint Francisville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Golden Meadow. Straight-line distance: 242.71 mi (390.6 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 Golden Meadow
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,935 |
| Coordinates | 29.3791100, -90.2600800 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golden Meadow (-90.26008, 29.37911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $39.95 | $79.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.93 | $89.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.79 | $97.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $57.13 | $114.26 |
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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