How far is New Llano, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from New Llano, LA to Monroe, LA is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.32 mi
02h 35m
Flight
117.72 mi
189.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.72 mi
Kilometers
189.46 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.32 mi
Kilometers
240.3 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Wed, May 13, 7:53 PM CDT
Return by in New Llano
Wed, May 13, 10:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Llano
2026-05-13T17:18
Arrive Monroe
Wed, May 13, 7:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Llano
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
Pollock
LA

Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States

From New Llano
74.7 mi
01h 17m
To Monroe
74.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Llano and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    740 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1237 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South 5th Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kurthwood Road

    1966 ft · 39 sec · Kurthwood Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Alexandria Highway

    48 mi · 56 min · Alexandria Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    697 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Macarthur Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Macarthur Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Monroe Highway

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Monroe Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    23 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Llano 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
87.3 mi · 58%
Alexandria Highway
48.2 mi · 32%
South 5th Street
2.78 mi · 2%
Macarthur Drive
2.45 mi · 2%
Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
0.57 mi
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Monroe Highway

Continue on Monroe Highway

62.5 mi · 01h 14m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pollock
01h 17m from New Llano
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Llano and Clear near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Llano to Monroe?

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Pollock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from New Llano and 74.6 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Llano and Clear near Monroe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Llano and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 117.72 mi (189.46 km).

New Llano

#1 New Llano

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,186
Coordinates31.1149100, -93.2715500
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: US 171 (-93.271603, 31.114923)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.94 L · about $19.96
Round trip
$39.91
10.54 gal · 39.88 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.96 $39.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.44 $44.89
Premium $4.63 $24.37 $48.75
Diesel $5.42 $28.54 $57.07

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Llano and Monroe. The current time is 17:18:31.

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.