How far is Monroe, LA from Vidalia, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Vidalia, LA is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.79 mi
01h 50m
Flight
76.83 mi
123.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.83 mi
Kilometers
123.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.79 mi
Kilometers
152.55 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vidalia
Tue, Jun 2, 1:03 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Tue, Jun 2, 2:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-06-02T11:12
Arrive Vidalia
Tue, Jun 2, 1:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Winnsboro
LA

Town in South Carolina

From Monroe
47.4 mi
00h 55m
To Vidalia
47.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    81 m · 9 sec · Louisville Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    1103 ft · 19 sec · North 5th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North 5th Street

    140 m · 8 sec · North 5th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    958 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    72.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    47 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Carter Street

    744 ft · 36 sec · Carter Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue

    101 m · 16 sec · Louisiana Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
21.1 mi · 22%
North 5th Street
0.3 mi
US 425
0.29 mi
Carter Street
0.14 mi
Louisiana Avenue
0.06 mi
Louisville Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

72.8 mi · 01h 24m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnsboro
00h 55m from Monroe
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vidalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Winnsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Monroe and 47.3 miles from Vidalia.

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

The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.65 one way or $25.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monroe and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vidalia.

Stop Ideas Near Winnsboro

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

81 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Vidalia. Straight-line distance: 76.83 mi (123.64 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Vidalia

#2 Vidalia

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,667
Coordinates31.5654400, -91.4259500
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Vidalia (-91.42595, 31.56544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.66 L · about $12.65
Round trip
$25.30
6.68 gal · 25.32 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.65 $25.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.23 $28.45
Premium $4.63 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.42 $18.09 $36.17

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Vidalia. The current time is 11:12:43.

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.