How far is Monroe, LA from Logansport, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Logansport, LA is about 142 miles (228.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.96 mi
02h 52m
Flight
115.82 mi
186.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.82 mi
Kilometers
186.39 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.96 mi
Kilometers
228.47 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Logansport
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Wed, May 13, 1:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-12T20:08
Arrive Logansport
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Dixie Inn
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Monroe
70.9 mi
01h 26m
To Logansport
71 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    100 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Jewella Avenue

    696 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jewella Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Jewella Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mansfield Road

    15.9 mi · 21 min · Mansfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 5

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 5

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 5

    15.8 mi · 24 min · State Route 5

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stella Street
101 mi · 71%
State Route 5
19.9 mi · 14%
Mansfield Road
15.9 mi · 11%
Jewella Avenue
4.45 mi · 3%
Louisville Avenue
0.53 mi
Bridge Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Stella Street

Merge slight left

100 mi · 01h 50m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixie Inn
01h 26m from Monroe
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Logansport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142 miles (228.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Dixie Inn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Monroe and 71 miles from Logansport.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Logansport.

Stop Ideas Near Dixie Inn

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

39 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

40 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

96 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Texarkana

113 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Logansport. Straight-line distance: 115.82 mi (186.39 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Logansport

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,546
Coordinates31.9754500, -93.9979700
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Logansport (-93.99797, 31.97545)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.96 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.95
10.02 gal · 37.92 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.97 $37.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.34 $42.68
Premium $4.63 $23.17 $46.34
Diesel $5.42 $27.13 $54.26

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Logansport. The current time is 20:08:59.

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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.