How far is Monroe, LA from Sibley, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Sibley, LA is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.6 mi
01h 23m
Flight
68.6 mi
110.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.6 mi
Kilometers
110.4 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.6 mi
Kilometers
118.45 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sibley
Tue, May 12, 11:39 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-12T22:16
Arrive Sibley
Tue, May 12, 11:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Grambling
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Monroe
36.7 mi
00h 41m
To Sibley
36.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward South US 371, North LA 159: Sibley, Minden

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on South US 371: Sibley

    67 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sibley Road

    2465 ft · 47 sec · Sibley Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stella Street
68.6 mi · 93%
Sibley Road
3.82 mi · 5%
Louisville Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
South US 371
0.33 mi
Bridge Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Stella Street

Merge slight left

67.7 mi · 01h 13m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
68.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grambling
00h 41m from Monroe
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Sibley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Grambling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Monroe and 36.8 miles from Sibley.

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

The direct path is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Sibley.

Stop Ideas Near Grambling

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

97 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

97 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Sibley. Straight-line distance: 68.6 mi (110.4 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sibley

City in Louisiana

Population1,155
Coordinates32.5393200, -93.2962800
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Sibley (-93.29628, 32.53932)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.83 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
5.2 gal · 19.66 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.07 $22.15
Premium $4.63 $12.03 $24.05
Diesel $5.42 $14.08 $28.16

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Sibley. The current time is 22:16:40.

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.