How far is Monroe, LA from Grambling, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Grambling, LA is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Grambling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Grambling.
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Start on the route
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
2804 ft · 58 sec · Louisville Avenue
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Continue on Bridge Street
1461 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Stella Street
2141 ft · 38 sec · Stella Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2661 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
116 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Rwe Jones Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Rwe Jones Drive
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
846 ft · 23 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
827 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Grambling.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Stella Street
Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Grambling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Grambling?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 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?
Choudrant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Monroe and 18.5 miles from Grambling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Grambling.
Stop Ideas Near Choudrant
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 Choudrant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Grambling. Straight-line distance: 34.67 mi (55.8 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 Grambling
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,114 |
| Coordinates | 32.5276500, -92.7140400 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grambling (-92.71404, 32.52765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
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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