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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States
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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.
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Start on Main Street
740 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1237 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South 5th Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Kurthwood Road
1966 ft · 39 sec · Kurthwood Road
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Merge slight left onto Alexandria Highway
48 mi · 56 min · Alexandria Highway
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Keep slight left
697 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Macarthur Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Macarthur Drive
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Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
3026 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Monroe Highway
62.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Monroe Highway
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Continue straight
23 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
549 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
775 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
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Continue on North 6th Street
1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Llano and Monroe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 New Llano
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,186 |
| Coordinates | 31.1149100, -93.2715500 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 46,998 |
| Coordinates | 32.5093100, -92.1193000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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