How far is Monroe, LA from Jonesville, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Jonesville, LA is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.66 mi
01h 48m
Flight
63.49 mi
102.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.49 mi
Kilometers
102.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.66 mi
Kilometers
142.69 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:28 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Sat, Apr 18, 9:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-18T05:40
Arrive Jonesville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Winnsboro
LA

Town in South Carolina

From Monroe
44.4 mi
00h 54m
To Jonesville
44.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Louisville Avenue

    81 m · 9 sec · Louisville Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    1103 ft · 19 sec · North 5th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North 5th Street

    140 m · 8 sec · North 5th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    958 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    44.7 mi · 52 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Newman Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Newman Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 8

    11.1 mi · 15 min · State Route 8

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Route 124

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 124

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    2239 ft · 36 sec · 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Division Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Division Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Division Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
21.1 mi · 24%
State Route 8
11.1 mi · 12%
State Route 124
9.66 mi · 11%
Newman Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.42 mi
North 5th Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

44.7 mi · 00h 52m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
63.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnsboro
00h 54m from Monroe
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Monroe and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Winnsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Monroe and 44.3 miles from Jonesville.

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

The direct path is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Monroe and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesville.

Stop Ideas Near Winnsboro

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

81 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Jonesville. Straight-line distance: 63.49 mi (102.18 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Jonesville

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,950
Coordinates31.6265600, -91.8181800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Jonesville (-91.81818, 31.62656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.71
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.85 $23.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.63 $14.48 $28.95
Diesel $5.42 $16.95 $33.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Jonesville. The current time is 05:40:26.

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.