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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
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.
Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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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
43.2 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 12 East: Slidell
1124 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
45.3 mi · 49 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Pearl River, Slidel
1571 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Pearl River
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Highway 3081
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 3081
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Turn left
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight left onto Highway 41 Spur
1264 ft · 31 sec · Highway 41 Spur
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
7 m · 1 sec · Hickory Street
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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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Pearl River. Straight-line distance: 203.11 mi (326.87 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 Pearl River
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,618 |
| Coordinates | 30.3760300, -89.7484000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pearl River (-89.7484, 30.37603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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