How far is Monroe, LA from Homer, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Homer, LA is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.42 mi
01h 22m
Flight
57.83 mi
93.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.83 mi
Kilometers
93.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.42 mi
Kilometers
110.11 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-23T02:05
Arrive Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Grambling
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Monroe
34.2 mi
00h 41m
To Homer
34.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Homer.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    2804 ft · 58 sec · Louisville Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1461 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Stella Street

    2141 ft · 38 sec · Stella Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2661 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    47.3 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 9: Arcadia, Homer

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto LA 9 South: Arcadia

    58 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    16 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minden Highway

    6 m · 1 sec · Minden Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Minden Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Minden Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main

    44 m · 3 sec · South Main

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    67 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    63 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stella Street
48.2 mi · 71%
Minden Highway
2.97 mi · 4%
Louisville Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
Bridge Street
0.28 mi
LA 9
0.25 mi
LA 9 South
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Stella Street

Merge slight left

47.3 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grambling
00h 41m from Monroe
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monroe and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Homer?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grambling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Monroe and 34.2 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monroe and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer.

Stop Ideas Near Grambling

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

97 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

97 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Homer. Straight-line distance: 57.83 mi (93.07 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Homer

#2 Homer

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population2,789
Coordinates32.7919200, -93.0550300
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Homer (-93.05503, 32.79192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.25
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.13 $18.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.26 $20.53
Premium $4.63 $11.15 $22.29
Diesel $5.42 $13.05 $26.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Homer. The current time is 02:05:58.

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.