How far is Monroe, LA from Mansura, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Mansura, LA is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
131.35 mi
02h 46m
Flight
100.36 mi
161.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.36 mi
Kilometers
161.52 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.35 mi
Kilometers
211.39 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansura
Mon, Apr 20, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Mon, Apr 20, 6:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-20T00:41
Arrive Mansura
Mon, Apr 20, 3:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Tullos
LA

Town in LaSalle and Winn parishes in the state of Louisiana

From Monroe
65.7 mi
01h 23m
To Mansura
65.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 South: Columbia

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Pineville Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1, LA 28 Business: Downtown Alexandria

    1609 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Foisy Avenue

    79 m · 16 sec · Foisy Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Casson Street

    1066 ft · 20 sec · Casson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    34.4 mi · 49 min · 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Leglise Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Leglise Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leglise Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
88.7 mi · 68%
3rd Street
34.4 mi · 26%
Pineville Expressway
3.86 mi · 3%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
1.83 mi · 1%
Leglise Street
0.94 mi · 1%
LA 1
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

88.7 mi · 01h 44m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tullos
01h 23m from Monroe
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Mansura.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Tullos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Monroe and 65.6 miles from Mansura.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Mansura. Straight-line distance: 100.36 mi (161.52 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Mansura

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,342
Coordinates31.0579700, -92.0490100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Mansura (-92.04901, 31.05797)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.55 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.14
9.28 gal · 35.1 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.57 $35.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.76 $39.52
Premium $4.63 $21.46 $42.92
Diesel $5.42 $25.13 $50.25

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Mansura. The current time is 00:41:49.

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.