How far is Monroe, LA from Ringgold, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Ringgold, LA is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.83 mi
01h 40m
Flight
68.84 mi
110.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.84 mi
Kilometers
110.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.83 mi
Kilometers
133.31 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ringgold
Wed, Apr 15, 11:11 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Thu, Apr 16, 12:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-15T21:30
Arrive Ringgold
Wed, Apr 15, 11:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Simsboro
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Monroe
41.4 mi
00h 50m
To Ringgold
41.4 mi
00h 50m

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
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Ringgold.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    2804 ft · 58 sec · Louisville Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1461 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Stella Street

    2141 ft · 38 sec · Stella Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2661 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 154: Athens, Gibsland

    1235 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 154 South: Gibsland

    105 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    9 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Mill Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stella Street
54.5 mi · 66%
Louisville Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
Bridge Street
0.28 mi
LA 154
0.23 mi
LA 154 South
0.07 mi
Mill Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Stella Street

Merge slight left

53.6 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simsboro
00h 50m from Monroe
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Partly Cloudy near Ringgold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Ringgold?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Simsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Monroe and 41.4 miles from Ringgold.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Partly Cloudy near Ringgold.

Stop Ideas Near Simsboro

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

90 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

90 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Ringgold. Straight-line distance: 68.84 mi (110.78 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Ringgold

#2 Ringgold

Town in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population1,336
Coordinates32.3284900, -93.2798900
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Ringgold (-93.27989, 32.32849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.06
Round trip
$22.12
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.06 $22.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.63 $13.50 $27.01
Diesel $5.42 $15.81 $31.62

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 Ringgold. The current time is 21:30:52.

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.