How far is Monroe, LA from West Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to West Monroe, LA is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.31 mi
00h 04m
Flight
1.77 mi
2.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.77 mi
Kilometers
2.85 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.31 mi
Kilometers
3.71 km
Drive Time
00h 04m

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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 00h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Monroe
Fri, Apr 10, 5:28 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Fri, Apr 10, 5:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-10T17:23
Arrive West Monroe
Fri, Apr 10, 5:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Claiborne
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Monroe
1.2 mi
00h 02m
To West Monroe
1.2 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    659 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cypress Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cypress Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    16 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
304.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cypress Street
1.62 mi · 70%
Louisville Avenue
0.53 mi · 23%
Bridge Street
0.12 mi · 5%
North 7th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Cypress Street

Turn right onto Cypress Street

1.62 mi · 00h 03m

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 04m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
1.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claiborne
00h 02m from Monroe
Leave By
8:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny near West Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?

Claiborne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Monroe and 1.2 miles from West Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.30 one way or $0.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Mostly Sunny near West Monroe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and West Monroe. Straight-line distance: 1.77 mi (2.85 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
West Monroe

#2 West Monroe

City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,086
Coordinates32.5184800, -92.1476400
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: West Monroe (-92.14764, 32.51848)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.08 gal
0.31 L · about $0.30
Round trip
$0.61
0.16 gal · 0.62 L
Estimated CO2
0.7 kg one way
Round trip: 1.4 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.30 $0.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.34 $0.68
Premium $4.63 $0.37 $0.74
Diesel $5.42 $0.43 $0.87

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and West Monroe. The current time is 17:23:59.

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.