How far is Monroe, LA from Natalbany, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Natalbany, LA is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Natalbany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Natalbany.
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Start on the route
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Louisville Avenue
81 m · 9 sec · Louisville Avenue
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1103 ft · 19 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on North 5th Street
140 m · 8 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
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Take the ramp left
958 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
74.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto State Street
2270 ft · 55 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street
869 ft · 21 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Franklin Street
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Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive
714 ft · 20 sec · Devereaux Drive
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Merge slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
28.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
1435 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
3187 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
28.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
36 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 442: Tickfaw
1308 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Natalbany Road
953 ft · 31 sec · Natalbany Road
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Turn right onto C Harrison Road
82 m · 12 sec · C Harrison Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · C Harrison Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Natalbany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
74.1 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Partly Sunny near Natalbany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Natalbany?
The road trip is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Monroe and 107.1 miles from Natalbany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.67 one way or $57.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Partly Sunny near Natalbany.
Stop Ideas Near Vidalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vidalia.
Brookhaven
Vicksburg, MS
McComb
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Natalbany. Straight-line distance: 166.27 mi (267.59 km).
#1 Monroe
The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 46,998 |
| Coordinates | 32.5093100, -92.1193000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Natalbany
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,984 |
| Coordinates | 30.5462200, -90.4861900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Natalbany (-90.48619, 30.54622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.01 | $70.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.99 | $81.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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