How far is Monroe, LA from Swartz, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Swartz, LA is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.86 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.83 mi
14.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.83 mi
Kilometers
14.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.86 mi
Kilometers
15.87 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swartz
Mon, May 4, 10:17 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Mon, May 4, 10:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-04T21:58
Arrive Swartz
Mon, May 4, 10:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Richwood
LA

Town in Louisiana, United States

From Monroe
4.9 mi
00h 09m
To Swartz
4.9 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Louisville Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Louisville Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Desiard Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Desiard Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Bastrop Road

    2025 ft · 40 sec · Old Bastrop Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 139

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 139

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Swartz School Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Swartz School Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Swartz School Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Desiard Street
3 mi · 30%
Louisville Avenue
2.52 mi · 26%
Highway 139
1.88 mi · 19%
Lincoln Road
1.27 mi · 13%
Swartz School Road
0.79 mi · 8%
Old Bastrop Road
0.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Desiard Street

Continue on Desiard Street

3 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richwood
00h 09m from Monroe
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Swartz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Monroe and 4.9 miles from Swartz.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richwood

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

114 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Swartz. Straight-line distance: 8.83 mi (14.21 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 Swartz

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population4,536
Coordinates32.5687500, -91.9851300
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Swartz (-91.98513, 32.56875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.32 L · about $1.33
Round trip
$2.65
0.7 gal · 2.64 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.33 $2.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.49 $2.98
Premium $4.63 $1.62 $3.24
Diesel $5.42 $1.90 $3.79

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Swartz. The current time is 21:58:55.

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.