How far is Monroe, LA from Pearl River, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Pearl River, LA is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
268.62 mi
05h 07m
Flight
203.11 mi
326.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.11 mi
Kilometers
326.87 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.62 mi
Kilometers
432.31 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl River
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 1:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-15T03:31
Arrive Pearl River
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:46 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
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Monroe
134.4 mi
02h 33m
To Pearl River
134.2 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Pearl River.

  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

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Canal Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Street

    2270 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street

    869 ft · 21 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Franklin Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive

    714 ft · 20 sec · Devereaux Drive

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1435 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    51 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    3187 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    43.2 mi · 46 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 12 East: Slidell

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    45.3 mi · 49 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Pearl River, Slidel

    1571 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Pearl River

    62 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 3081

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 3081

  31. 31

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Highway 41 Spur

    1264 ft · 31 sec · Highway 41 Spur

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Hickory Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Devereaux Drive
90 mi · 34%
West Florida Republic Parkway
45.3 mi · 17%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
21.1 mi · 8%
Highway 3081
1.21 mi
East Franklin Street
0.82 mi
South Canal Street
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
203.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
02h 33m from Monroe
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Pearl River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Pearl River?

The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.4 miles from Monroe and 134.2 miles from Pearl River.

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

The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Pearl River.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

McComb

69 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

79 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Pearl River. Straight-line distance: 203.11 mi (326.87 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 Pearl River

Town of the United States

Population2,618
Coordinates30.3760300, -89.7484000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Pearl River (-89.7484, 30.37603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.88 L · about $35.90
Round trip
$71.80
18.96 gal · 71.76 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.90 $71.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.38 $80.75
Premium $4.63 $43.85 $87.69
Diesel $5.42 $51.33 $102.67

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Pearl River. The current time is 03:31:46.

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.