How far is Monroe, LA from Port Sulphur, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Port Sulphur, LA is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313.64 mi
06h 15m
Flight
253.81 mi
408.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.81 mi
Kilometers
408.46 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.64 mi
Kilometers
504.75 km
Drive Time
06h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Sulphur
Thu, Apr 16, 4:55 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Thu, Apr 16, 11:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-15T22:40
Arrive Port Sulphur
Thu, Apr 16, 4:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Saint Francisville
LA

City in Illinois

From Monroe
157 mi
03h 07m
To Port Sulphur
156.7 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Port Sulphur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Port Sulphur.

  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

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  21. 21

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 23 South, LA 18 West: Lafayette Street

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    90 m · 13 sec · Westbank Expressway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lafayette Street

    2063 ft · 29 sec · Lafayette Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Belle Chasse Highway

    42.3 mi · 58 min · Belle Chasse Highway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Port Sulphur.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
80.9 mi · 26%
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 25%
Belle Chasse Highway
42.3 mi · 14%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
21.1 mi · 7%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 2%
Westbank Expressway
2.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79.3 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
253.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Francisville
03h 07m from Monroe
Leave By
11:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Mostly Clear near Port Sulphur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Port Sulphur?

The road trip is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km) and usually takes 06h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Francisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Monroe and 156.7 miles from Port Sulphur.

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

The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.92 one way or $83.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Mostly Clear near Port Sulphur.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Francisville

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

41 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

87 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Iberia

96 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Port Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 253.81 mi (408.46 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Port Sulphur

#2 Port Sulphur

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,760
Coordinates29.4804900, -89.6939500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Port Sulphur (-89.69395, 29.48049)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.89 L · about $41.92
Round trip
$83.84
22.14 gal · 83.78 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.92 $83.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.15 $94.29
Premium $4.63 $51.20 $102.40
Diesel $5.42 $59.94 $119.89

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Port Sulphur. The current time is 22:40:12.

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.