How far is Monroe, LA from Sunset, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Sunset, LA is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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 Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Sunset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Sunset.
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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
72.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 93: Grand Coteau, Sunset
1851 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 93
970 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 93
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Turn straight onto Duffy Avenue
2133 ft · 43 sec · Duffy Avenue
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Turn right onto Napoleon Avenue
2123 ft · 43 sec · Napoleon Avenue
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Turn left onto Landry Street
123 m · 20 sec · Landry Street
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Turn right onto Anna Street
41 m · 6 sec · Anna Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anna Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Sunset.
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 near Sunset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Sunset?
The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Ball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Monroe and 85.3 miles from Sunset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145 miles (233.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 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 near Sunset.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Sunset. Straight-line distance: 144.99 mi (233.34 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 Sunset
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 2,962 |
| Coordinates | 30.4113100, -92.0684500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunset (-92.06845, 30.41131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.84 | $45.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.68 | $51.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.89 | $55.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.65 | $65.30 |
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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