How far is Monroe, LA from Lake Providence, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Lake Providence, LA is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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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
74.66 mi
01h 44m
Flight
58.83 mi
94.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.83 mi
Kilometers
94.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.66 mi
Kilometers
120.15 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Providence
Wed, Apr 15, 6:26 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 8:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-15T16:42
Arrive Lake Providence
Wed, Apr 15, 6:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Delhi
LA

Town in Richland Parish, Louisiana

From Monroe
37.3 mi
00h 52m
To Lake Providence
37.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Lake Providence.

  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

    35.8 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 17

    73 m · 10 sec · State Route 17

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 17

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Route 17

  14. 14

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 42 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Tensas Bayou Road

    3247 ft · 2 min · Tensas Bayou Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
36.7 mi · 49%
State Route 17
9.91 mi · 13%
Lake Street
1.38 mi · 2%
Broadway Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Tensas Bayou Road
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

Merge slight left

35.8 mi · 00h 39m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delhi
00h 52m from Monroe
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Lake Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Lake Providence?

The road trip is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Delhi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Monroe and 37.3 miles from Lake Providence.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Lake Providence.

Stop Ideas Near Delhi

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

60 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Yazoo City

110 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Lake Providence. Straight-line distance: 58.83 mi (94.67 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Lake Providence

#2 Lake Providence

City in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,347
Coordinates32.8049900, -91.1709800
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Lake Providence (-91.17098, 32.80499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.97 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.92
5.26 gal · 19.94 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.96 $19.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.20 $22.40
Premium $4.63 $12.16 $24.33
Diesel $5.42 $14.24 $28.48

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Lake Providence. The current time is 16:42:04.

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.