How far is Oak Grove, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, LA to Monroe, LA is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
66.95 mi
01h 10m
Flight
48.96 mi
78.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.96 mi
Kilometers
78.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.95 mi
Kilometers
107.75 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-23T00:10
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
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
Mer Rouge
LA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Oak Grove
29.8 mi
00h 35m
To Monroe
37.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 2

    13.3 mi · 20 min · State Route 2

  3. 3

    Continue on Oak Grove Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · Oak Grove Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Andrews Lane

    2618 ft · 52 sec · Andrews Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 14th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mer Rouge-Collinston Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mer Rouge-Collinston Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Grabault Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Grabault Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mer Rouge Road

    1541 ft · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Madison Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · East Madison Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on New Monroe Road

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Monroe Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sterlington Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Breard Street

    3084 ft · 1 min · Breard Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Louisville Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Monroe Road
16.8 mi · 25%
State Route 2
13.3 mi · 20%
Oak Grove Highway
11 mi · 16%
Grabault Road
3.9 mi · 6%
East Madison Avenue
3.8 mi · 6%
Sterlington Road
3.72 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

New Monroe Road

Continue on New Monroe Road

16.8 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mer Rouge
00h 35m from Oak Grove
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Monroe?

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Mer Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Oak Grove and 37.2 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Mer Rouge

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

100 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 48.96 mi (78.79 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

Population1,662
Coordinates32.8609600, -91.3884500
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-91.388449, 32.860938)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.05 $20.10
Premium $4.63 $10.92 $21.83
Diesel $5.42 $12.78 $25.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Monroe. The current time is 00:10:09.

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.