How far is Monroe, LA from Winnsboro, LA?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Winnsboro, LA is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
42.86 mi
00h 49m
Flight
33.37 mi
53.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.37 mi
Kilometers
53.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.86 mi
Kilometers
68.98 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winnsboro
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 8:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Winnsboro
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Rayville
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Monroe
21.4 mi
00h 24m
To Winnsboro
21.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Prairie Road

    72 m · 4 sec · Prairie Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prairie Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
21.1 mi · 49%
North 5th Street
0.3 mi · 1%
US 425
0.29 mi · 1%
Louisville Avenue
0.05 mi
Prairie Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21 mi · 00h 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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rayville
00h 24m from Monroe
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Winnsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Rayville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Monroe and 21.4 miles from Winnsboro.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Winnsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Rayville

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

84 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Winnsboro. Straight-line distance: 33.37 mi (53.7 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
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#2 Winnsboro

Town in South Carolina

Population4,462
Coordinates32.1632100, -91.7206800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Winnsboro (-91.72068, 32.16321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.43 $12.86
Premium $4.63 $6.98 $13.97
Diesel $5.42 $8.18 $16.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Winnsboro. The current time is 06:51:19.

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.