How far is Monroe, LA from Maryland, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Maryland, LA is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
178.81 mi
03h 08m
Flight
146.59 mi
235.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.59 mi
Kilometers
235.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.81 mi
Kilometers
287.76 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland
Thu, Oct 15, 6:42 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Thu, Oct 15, 9:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-10-15T15:33
Arrive Maryland
Thu, Oct 15, 6:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:42 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
Ridgecrest
LA

Small town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Monroe
89.3 mi
01h 34m
To Maryland
89.5 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Blount Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Blount Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

    977 ft · 18 sec · Scotland Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.2 mi · 44%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
21.1 mi · 12%
Blount Road
0.88 mi
US 425
0.39 mi
North 5th Street
0.3 mi
Scotland Avenue
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79.2 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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
146.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgecrest
01h 34m from Monroe
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Maryland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Ridgecrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.3 miles from Monroe and 89.5 miles from Maryland.

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

The direct path is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ridgecrest

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

100 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Brookhaven

103 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

McComb

109 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

111 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 146.59 mi (235.91 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.88 L · about $24.68
Round trip
$49.37
12.62 gal · 47.76 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $24.68 $49.37
Mid-grade $4.38 $27.61 $55.23
Premium $4.78 $30.17 $60.34
Diesel $5.82 $36.74 $73.49

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Maryland. The current time is 15:33:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.