How far is Monticello, LA from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Monticello, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 255.6 miles (411.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and the parish seat of Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and New Orleans.
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Start on State Route 877
73 m · 13 sec · State Route 877
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Turn left onto State Route 577
2.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 577
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Continue on State Route 577
10.7 mi · 26 min · State Route 577
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At the end of the road, turn left
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 577
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 577
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Take the ramp left
2228 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 36 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
38.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South
92 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
2522 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
157.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight right
2544 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome
1368 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue
1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
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Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monticello and New Orleans.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
157 mi · 02h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Monticello and Sunny near New Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monticello to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 255.6 miles (411.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Monticello and 118.9 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.16 one way or $68.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monticello and Sunny near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Joseph
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 Saint Joseph.
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Hazlehurst station
Brookhaven
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 198.45 mi (319.38 km).
#1 Monticello
Monticello is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5965300, -91.3940000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 29.9546500, -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $3.79 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.42 | $76.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.72 | $83.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.84 | $97.69 |
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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