How far is Monroe, LA from Scott, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Scott, LA is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Scott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Scott.
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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
88.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake Charles
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184
1530 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto Cameron Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cameron Street
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
96 m · 13 sec · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Saint Mary Street
640 ft · 20 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Turn right onto Delhomme Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Scott.
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
88.7 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Monroe and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Scott?
The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Pineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Monroe and 93.6 miles from Scott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Monroe and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Scott. Straight-line distance: 157.1 mi (252.82 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 Scott
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,787 |
| Coordinates | 30.2357600, -92.0945700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scott (-92.09457, 30.23576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.03 | $50.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.15 | $56.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.57 | $61.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.79 | $71.59 |
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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