How far is Monroe, LA from Rosepine, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Rosepine, LA is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Rosepine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Rosepine.
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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
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 165 South: Columbia
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
91.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
3004 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Macarthur Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Macarthur Drive
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Take the exit right
71 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Coliseum Boulevard
48.4 mi · 57 min · Coliseum Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 6th Street
96 m · 4 sec · North 6th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 6th Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street
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Merge slight left onto South 5th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 5th Street
1511 ft · 33 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on Main Street
12.9 mi · 18 min · Main Street
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Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Rosepine.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
91.6 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Clear leaving Monroe and Sunny near Rosepine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Rosepine?
The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Pollock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Monroe and 81.3 miles from Rosepine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Monroe and Sunny near Rosepine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Rosepine. Straight-line distance: 129.35 mi (208.17 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 Rosepine
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 30.9199100, -93.2823900 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosepine (-93.28239, 30.91991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.74 | $43.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.45 | $48.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.55 | $53.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
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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