How far is Monroe, LA from Larose, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Larose, LA is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
284.08 mi
05h 45m
Flight
227.49 mi
366.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.49 mi
Kilometers
366.11 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.08 mi
Kilometers
457.18 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Larose
Tue, May 5, 11:34 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Tue, May 5, 5:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-05T05:49
Arrive Larose
Tue, May 5, 11:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jackson
LA

Town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana

From Monroe
142.2 mi
02h 52m
To Larose
141.9 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    31.3 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy

    2170 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left

    19.4 mi · 27 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    2089 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 308: Raceland

    1636 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on LA-308 East: Lockport

    52 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    17.3 mi · 24 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2791 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Avenue A

    78 m · 15 sec · East Avenue A

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue A

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 28%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
37.5 mi · 13%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
21.1 mi · 7%
Airline Highway
12.5 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.26 mi
Martin Luther King
1.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79.3 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
227.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
02h 52m from Monroe
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Larose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Monroe and 141.9 miles from Larose.

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

The direct path is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.98 one way or $75.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Larose.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

43 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

81 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

McComb

86 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Lafayette

102 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Larose. Straight-line distance: 227.49 mi (366.11 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Larose

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population7,400
Coordinates29.5724400, -90.3817500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Larose (-90.38175, 29.57244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.95 L · about $37.98
Round trip
$75.97
20.06 gal · 75.9 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.98 $75.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.72 $85.44
Premium $4.63 $46.39 $92.78
Diesel $5.42 $54.31 $108.62

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Larose. The current time is 05:49:04.

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.