How far is Monroe, LA from Morehouse Parish, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
37.61 mi
00h 57m
Flight
28.33 mi
45.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.61 mi
Kilometers
60.53 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morehouse Parish
Thu, Oct 15, 12:28 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Thu, Oct 15, 1:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-10-15T11:31
Arrive Morehouse Parish
Thu, Oct 15, 12:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Bastrop
LA

City in Louisiana

From Monroe
18.8 mi
00h 28m
To Morehouse Parish
18.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Morehouse Parish.

  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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Breard Street

    3259 ft · 2 min · Breard Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sterlington Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 165

    16.7 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 165

  7. 7

    Continue on West Madison Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Madison Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto West Jefferson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Mer Rouge Road

    1541 ft · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grabault Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Grabault Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mer Rouge-Collinston Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mer Rouge-Collinston Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South 14th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North 14th

    2738 ft · 46 sec · North 14th

  15. 15

    Continue on Wilmot Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wilmot Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Lloyd Barham Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jeannie Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Jeannie Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jeannie Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 165
16.7 mi · 45%
Grabault Road
3.9 mi · 10%
Sterlington Road
3.73 mi · 10%
Louisville Avenue
2.17 mi · 6%
Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
1.85 mi · 5%
Jeannie Road
1.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 165

Continue on United States Highway 165

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bastrop
00h 28m from Monroe
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Morehouse Parish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Morehouse Parish?

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Bastrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Monroe and 18.8 miles from Morehouse Parish.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Morehouse Parish.

Stop Ideas Near Bastrop

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

110 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Morehouse Parish. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.59 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Morehouse Parish

#2 Morehouse Parish

Parish in Louisiana, United States

Population24,227
Coordinates32.8202200, -91.8018000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Morehouse Parish (-91.8018, 32.82022)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.38 $5.82 $11.64
Premium $4.78 $6.36 $12.72
Diesel $5.82 $7.74 $15.49

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 Morehouse Parish. The current time is 11:31:18.

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.