How far is Monroe, LA from Moss Bluff, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Moss Bluff, LA is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
193.45 mi
03h 57m
Flight
165.03 mi
265.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.03 mi
Kilometers
265.59 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.45 mi
Kilometers
311.33 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moss Bluff
Tue, May 5, 2:15 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Tue, May 5, 6:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-04T22:17
Arrive Moss Bluff
Tue, May 5, 2:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 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
96.9 mi
01h 58m
To Moss Bluff
96.6 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Moss Bluff.

  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

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

    3004 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Macarthur Drive

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Macarthur Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Masonic Circle

    763 ft · 15 sec · Masonic Drive

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive

    78 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Masonic Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    2324 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 171: DeRidder, Shreveport

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 171 North: DeRidder, Shreveport

    1253 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right

    31 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    38 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    15 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Theriot Road

    1692 ft · 54 sec · Theriot Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Old Highway 171

    843 ft · 37 sec · Old Highway 171

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 171

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
91.6 mi · 47%
Masonic Drive
89.6 mi · 46%
Macarthur Drive
4.27 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Highway
3.7 mi · 2%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
1.83 mi · 1%
Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

91.6 mi · 01h 47m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
165 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
01h 58m from Monroe
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Moss Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Moss Bluff?

The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 96.9 miles from Monroe and 96.6 miles from Moss Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 165 miles (265.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Moss Bluff. Straight-line distance: 165.03 mi (265.59 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 Moss Bluff

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population11,557
Coordinates30.3027000, -93.1907100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Moss Bluff (-93.19071, 30.3027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.84 L · about $25.87
Round trip
$51.73
13.66 gal · 51.68 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.87 $51.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.09 $58.18
Premium $4.63 $31.59 $63.18
Diesel $5.42 $36.98 $73.97

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Moss Bluff. The current time is 22:17:21.

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.