How far is Monroe, LA from Maurice, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Maurice, LA is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
195.3 mi
03h 43m
Flight
165.87 mi
266.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.87 mi
Kilometers
266.95 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.3 mi
Kilometers
314.3 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maurice
Sat, May 23, 9:30 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Sun, May 24, 1:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-23T17:46
Arrive Maurice
Sat, May 23, 9:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 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
Alexandria
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Monroe
97.8 mi
01h 51m
To Maurice
97.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

    76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake Charles

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184

    1530 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    827 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Johnston Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Maurice Avenue

    2959 ft · 52 sec · Maurice Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maurice Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
88.7 mi · 45%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
38 mi · 19%
Martin Luther King
38 mi · 19%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.12 mi · 4%
Johnston Street
5.21 mi · 3%
Pineville Expressway
4.16 mi · 2%
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 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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
165.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
01h 51m from Monroe
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Monroe and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maurice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from Monroe and 97.5 miles from Maurice.

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

The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.09 one way or $52.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Monroe and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maurice.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Maurice. Straight-line distance: 165.87 mi (266.95 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Maurice

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,857
Coordinates30.1085400, -92.1245700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Maurice (-92.12457, 30.10854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.09 L · about $26.09
Round trip
$52.18
13.78 gal · 52.18 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.09 $52.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.34 $58.69
Premium $4.63 $31.87 $63.73
Diesel $5.42 $37.31 $74.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Maurice. The current time is 17:46:33.

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.