How far is Monroe, LA from Iowa, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Iowa, LA is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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.
Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Iowa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Iowa.
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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
91.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
3004 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Macarthur Drive
4.3 mi · 7 min · Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Masonic Circle
763 ft · 15 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
78.2 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Masonic Drive
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto East 4th
1.3 km · 1 min · East 4th
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Turn right onto North Thomson Avenue
1978 ft · 45 sec · North Thomson Avenue
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
14 m · 2 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Iowa.
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
91.6 mi · 01h 47m
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 Mostly Sunny near Iowa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Iowa?
The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Ball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Monroe and 89.9 miles from Iowa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.05 one way or $48.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Iowa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Iowa. Straight-line distance: 165.64 mi (266.57 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 Iowa
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,109 |
| Coordinates | 30.2368700, -93.0137600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iowa (-93.01376, 30.23687)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $24.05 | $48.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.04 | $54.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.37 | $58.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.39 | $68.77 |
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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