How far is Monticello, MN from Rye, AR?
The driving distance from Monticello, MN to Rye, AR is about 970.7 miles (1562.2 km), with a travel time of about 17h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 804.3 miles (1294.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Rye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Rye.
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Start on Pine Street
9 m · 5 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East
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Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
227.8 mi · 4 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
174 mi · 3 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Saint Louis
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US 50 East: Joplin, Lee's Summit
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Joplin, Lee's Summit
749 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
129.8 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 571 South, MO 96, I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
706 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
8.9 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
6 mi · 6 min · Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
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Continue on James B. Tatum Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · James B. Tatum Highway
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Continue on Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 15 min · Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bella Vista Bypass
90.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Bella Vista Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
42.9 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right
1291 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South Olive Street
31.9 mi · 47 min · South Olive Street
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monticello and Rye.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35W South
Merge slight left
228 mi · 04h 06m
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 Monticello and Partly Sunny near Rye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monticello to Rye?
The road trip is about 970.7 miles (1562.2 km) and usually takes 17h 35m 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?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 484 miles from Monticello and 486.7 miles from Rye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 804.3 miles (1294.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 166.4 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 CST. 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 $133.95 one way or $267.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 304.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monticello and Partly Sunny near Rye.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
City of Prairie Village
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grandview.
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Rye. Straight-line distance: 804.33 mi (1294.44 km).
#1 Monticello
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,356 |
| Coordinates | 45.3055200, -93.7941400 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rye
Rye is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7462200, -91.9979200 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rye (-91.99792, 33.74622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1562 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 32h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 06m |
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 | $3.91 | $133.95 | $267.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $150.05 | $300.10 |
| Premium | $4.92 | $168.54 | $337.09 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $207.04 | $414.08 |
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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