How far is Natalbany, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Natalbany, LA to Monroe, LA is about 216.4 miles (348.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.38 mi
03h 44m
Flight
166.27 mi
267.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.27 mi
Kilometers
267.59 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.38 mi
Kilometers
348.23 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Mon, Apr 20, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in Natalbany
Mon, Apr 20, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Natalbany
2026-04-19T23:18
Arrive Monroe
Mon, Apr 20, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Natalbany
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Natalbany
108.1 mi
01h 52m
To Monroe
108.3 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on C Harrison Road

    82 m · 19 sec · C Harrison Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Natalbany Road

    953 ft · 32 sec · Natalbany Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Morrison Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Morrison Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    49.5 mi · 53 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    1612 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center

    775 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
126 mi · 58%
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 39%
North Morrison Boulevard
2.51 mi · 1%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.51 mi
North 6th Street
0.31 mi
US 165 BUS
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

63.2 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
166.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
01h 52m from Natalbany
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Natalbany and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.4 miles (348.2 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Natalbany and 108.3 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Natalbany and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 166.27 mi (267.59 km).

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#1 Natalbany

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,984
Coordinates30.5462200, -90.4861900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: C Harrison Road (-90.485738, 30.546228)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.9 L · about $28.89
Round trip
$57.79
15.26 gal · 57.8 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.89 $57.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.50 $64.99
Premium $4.63 $35.29 $70.58
Diesel $5.42 $41.32 $82.63

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Natalbany and Monroe. The current time is 23:18:44.

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.