How far is Monroe, LA from Oak Grove, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Oak Grove, LA is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Oak Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Oak Grove.
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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
2.2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Avenue
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Turn left onto Breard Street
3259 ft · 2 min · Breard Street
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Turn left onto Sterlington Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road
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Continue on United States Highway 165
16.7 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 165
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Continue on West Madison Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Madison Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue
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Continue on Mer Rouge Road
1541 ft · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road
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Turn right onto Grabault Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Grabault Road
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Turn left onto Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
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Continue on South 14th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street
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Turn right onto East Davenport Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · East Davenport Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Andrews Lane
2505 ft · 42 sec · Andrews Lane
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Continue on Oak Grove Highway
11 mi · 16 min · Oak Grove Highway
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Continue on State Route 2
13.3 mi · 20 min · State Route 2
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Oak Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Oak Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Oak Grove?
The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Mer Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Monroe and 29.8 miles from Oak Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Oak Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Mer Rouge
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 Mer Rouge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 48.96 mi (78.79 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 Oak Grove
Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 1,662 |
| Coordinates | 32.8609600, -91.3884500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Grove (-91.38845, 32.86096)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
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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