How far is Monroe, LA from Young Harris, GA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Young Harris, GA is about 582.2 miles (937 km), with a travel time of about 11h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 503.8 miles (810.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Young Harris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Young Harris.
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Start on the route
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Louisville Avenue
81 m · 9 sec · Louisville Avenue
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1103 ft · 19 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on North 5th Street
140 m · 8 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
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Take the ramp left
958 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
73.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
39.7 mi · 44 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
151.4 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
51.7 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden
3019 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 411 North
1412 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Rainbow Drive
3034 ft · 55 sec · Rainbow Drive
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Continue on South Albert Rains Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Albert Rains Boulevard
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Continue on Ewing Avenue
20.3 mi · 24 min · Ewing Avenue
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Turn left onto Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
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Turn left onto Cedar Bluff Road
3 mi · 3 min · Cedar Bluff Road
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Continue on State Route 9
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 9
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Continue on Alabama Highway 9 North
9.3 mi · 12 min · Alabama Highway 9 North
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Continue on Alabama Highway
13 mi · 18 min · Alabama Highway
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Continue on Shorter Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Shorter Avenue
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Turn left onto Redmond Circle
1 mi · 1 min · Redmond Circle
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Continue on Redmond Circle
1.3 mi · 2 min · Redmond Circle
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway Northeast
3.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway Northeast
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway Northeast
1.1 km · 60 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway Northeast
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Turn left onto New Calhoun Highway Northeast
8.3 mi · 12 min · New Calhoun Highway Northeast
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Continue on New Calhoun Road Northeast
5.4 mi · 8 min · New Calhoun Road Northeast
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Continue on Rome Road Southwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Rome Road Southwest
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Turn right onto South Calhoun Bypass
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Calhoun Bypass
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Continue on Union Grove Road Southeast
13.7 mi · 19 min · Union Grove Road Southeast
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Continue on Fairmout Highway Southeast
735 ft · 25 sec · Fairmout Highway Southeast
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Turn left onto Salacoa Avenue
1733 ft · 43 sec · Salacoa Avenue
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Turn right onto Fairmount Highway Southeast
9 mi · 13 min · Fairmount Highway Southeast
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Turn left onto Perrow Highway
1152 ft · 18 sec · Perrow Highway
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Continue on Highway 136 Connector
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 136 Connector
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Continue on Perrow Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Perrow Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Perrow Highway
9 m · 1 sec · Perrow Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Perrow Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Perrow Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Perrow Highway
11 m · 1 sec · Perrow Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Perrow Highway
1337 ft · 22 sec · Perrow Highway
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Turn left
985 ft · 51 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto APD Highway
15.5 mi · 19 min · APD Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on APD Highway
22.8 mi · 28 min · APD Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
10.6 mi · 12 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on APD Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · APD Highway
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Continue on Young Harris Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Young Harris Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3166 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto College Street
609 ft · 27 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Young Harris.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Meridian
Continue straight
151 mi · 02h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Young Harris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Young Harris?
The road trip is about 582.2 miles (937 km) and usually takes 11h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moundville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 290.9 miles from Monroe and 291.4 miles from Young Harris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 503.8 miles (810.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.71 one way or $157.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Monroe and Young Harris, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Young Harris.
Stop Ideas Near Moundville
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 Moundville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Young Harris. Straight-line distance: 503.83 mi (810.83 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 Young Harris
Human settlement in Towns County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,668 |
| Coordinates | 34.9331500, -83.8471200 |
| Altitude | 586 |
| Country | United States |
End: Young Harris (-83.84712, 34.93315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 937 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 15m |
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 | $3.83 | $78.71 | $157.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.31 | $88.51 | $177.01 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $96.62 | $193.24 |
| Diesel | $5.81 | $119.30 | $238.59 |
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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