How far is Monroe, LA from Vivian, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Vivian, LA is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.62 mi
02h 25m
Flight
111.47 mi
179.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.47 mi
Kilometers
179.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.62 mi
Kilometers
207 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vivian
Fri, May 1, 2:59 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Fri, May 1, 5:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-01T12:34
Arrive Vivian
Fri, May 1, 2:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Dubberly
LA

Village in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Monroe
64.2 mi
01h 12m
To Vivian
64.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    2804 ft · 58 sec · Louisville Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1461 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Stella Street

    2141 ft · 38 sec · Stella Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2661 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 220 West: Texarkana

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: North Market Street

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Market Street

    762 ft · 19 sec · North Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Drive

    2281 ft · 41 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    2681 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway

    18.7 mi · 19 min · Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highway 170

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 170

  18. 18

    Continue on South Pardue Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pardue Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto East Arkansas Avenue

    1579 ft · 35 sec · East Arkansas Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stella Street
89 mi · 69%
Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 15%
Highway 170
6.56 mi · 5%
Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
5.78 mi · 4%
Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
3.36 mi · 3%
South Pardue Street
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Stella Street

Merge slight left

88.1 mi · 01h 35m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dubberly
01h 12m from Monroe
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Monroe and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vivian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Dubberly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Monroe and 64.4 miles from Vivian.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Monroe and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vivian.

Stop Ideas Near Dubberly

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

47 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

48 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

105 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Vivian. Straight-line distance: 111.47 mi (179.4 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Vivian

Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,443
Coordinates32.8715300, -93.9874000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Vivian (-93.9874, 32.87153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.18 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.39
9.08 gal · 34.36 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.19 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.34 $38.67
Premium $4.63 $21.00 $42.00
Diesel $5.42 $24.58 $49.17

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Vivian. The current time is 12:34:03.

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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.