How far is Port Sulphur, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Port Sulphur, LA to Monroe, LA is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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
348.3 mi
05h 28m
Flight
253.81 mi
408.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.81 mi
Kilometers
408.46 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.3 mi
Kilometers
560.53 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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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 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Apr 16, 2:28 AM CDT
Return by in Port Sulphur
Thu, Apr 16, 7:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Sulphur
2026-04-15T20:59
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Apr 16, 2:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Sulphur
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
Saint Francisville
LA

City in Illinois

From Port Sulphur
156.7 mi
02h 44m
To Monroe
191.6 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Sulphur and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39.8 mi · 52 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Behrman Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Behrman Highway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Behrman Place

    1908 ft · 36 sec · Behrman Place

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Behrman Place

    1567 ft · 45 sec · Behrman Place

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto General de Gaulle Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · General de Gaulle Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans

    2126 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Westbank Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection

  9. 9

    Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

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

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 24%
Pontchartrain Expressway
80.6 mi · 23%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 22%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 2%
Scenic Highway
3.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pontchartrain Expressway

Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

80.6 mi · 01h 32m

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
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.5 mi
253.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Francisville
02h 44m from Port Sulphur
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Port Sulphur and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Sulphur to Monroe?

The road trip is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Saint Francisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.7 miles from Port Sulphur and 191.6 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.5 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 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.54 one way or $93.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Port Sulphur and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Francisville

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

41 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

87 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

92 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

New Iberia

96 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Sulphur and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 253.81 mi (408.46 km).

Port Sulphur

#1 Port Sulphur

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,760
Coordinates29.4804900, -89.6939500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.69406, 29.480431)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.29 gal
46.52 L · about $46.54
Round trip
$93.08
24.58 gal · 93.04 L
Estimated CO2
109.2 kg one way
Round trip: 218.4 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.54 $93.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $52.34 $104.69
Premium $4.63 $56.84 $113.68
Diesel $5.42 $66.55 $133.10

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Sulphur and Monroe. The current time is 20:59:36.

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.