How far is Monroe, LA from Vienna Bend, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Vienna Bend, LA is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Vienna Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Vienna Bend.
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Start on the route
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
2804 ft · 58 sec · Louisville Avenue
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Continue on Bridge Street
1461 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Stella Street
2141 ft · 38 sec · Stella Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2661 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
51 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Cheniere Drew Road
126 m · 8 sec · Cheniere Drew Road
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Continue on Highway 546
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 546
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Continue on Cheniere-Drew Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Cheniere-Drew Road
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Continue on Cheniere Drew Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Cheniere Drew Road
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Turn right onto Highway 34
3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 34
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on State Route 34
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 34
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Turn straight onto Thornton Loop
1050 ft · 18 sec · Thornton Loop
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Continue on Front Street
31.8 mi · 47 min · Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lafayette Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Lafayette Street
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Continue on West Court Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Court Street
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Turn left onto Natchitoches Highway
24.4 mi · 36 min · Natchitoches Highway
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Continue straight
8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto State Route 494
552 ft · 11 sec · State Route 494
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Continue on Keyser Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · Keyser Avenue
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Continue on LA 494
1.1 km · 1 min · LA 494
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · LA 494
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Vienna Bend.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Front Street
Continue on Front Street
31.8 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Vienna Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Vienna Bend?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Dodson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Monroe and 48.6 miles from Vienna Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Vienna Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Dodson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dodson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Vienna Bend. Straight-line distance: 76.09 mi (122.46 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 Vienna Bend
Vienna Bend is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.7323900, -93.0410000 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vienna Bend (-93.041, 31.73239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.66 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $15.59 | $31.17 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $19.63 | $39.27 |
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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