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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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.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min · Louisville Avenue
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Continue on Desiard Street
3 mi · 5 min · Desiard Street
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Continue on Old Bastrop Road
2025 ft · 40 sec · Old Bastrop Road
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Continue on Lincoln Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on Highway 139
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 139
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Turn right onto Swartz School Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Swartz School Road
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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.
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.
Desiard Street
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3 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Swartz. Straight-line distance: 8.83 mi (14.21 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 Swartz
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 4,536 |
| Coordinates | 32.5687500, -91.9851300 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swartz (-91.98513, 32.56875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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