How far is Presquille, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Presquille, LA to Monroe, LA is about 291.9 miles (469.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.94 mi
04h 46m
Flight
221.4 mi
356.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.4 mi
Kilometers
356.31 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.94 mi
Kilometers
469.84 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Mon, Nov 9, 11:09 PM CST
Return by in Presquille
Tue, Nov 10, 3:56 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Presquille
2026-11-09T18:23
Arrive Monroe
Mon, Nov 9, 11:09 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:28 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Presquille
9:00 PM CST
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
Washington
LA

Town in St.

From Presquille
146.5 mi
02h 23m
To Monroe
145.4 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 3:00 PM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Country Drive

    107 m · 12 sec · Country Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 24

    551 ft · 16 sec · Highway 24

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Prospect Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bayou Blue Road

    7.5 mi · 12 min · Bayou Blue Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 West: Morgan City

    2628 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Expressway

    84 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Raceland-M C Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  22. 22

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  23. 23

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

    895 ft · 17 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  30. 30

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 13 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  34. 34

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  37. 37

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Presquille 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
41 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
84.3 mi · 29%
Raceland-M C Expressway
84 mi · 29%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 26%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
Bayou Blue Road
7.48 mi · 3%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
5.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Raceland-M C Expressway

Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Expressway

84 mi · 01h 31m

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
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.5 mi
221.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 23m from Presquille
Leave By
7:28 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Presquille and Mostly Cloudy near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.9 miles (469.8 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Presquille and 145.4 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.02 one way or $74.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Presquille and Mostly Cloudy near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

43 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

71 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

119 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Presquille and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 221.4 mi (356.31 km).

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#1 Presquille

Presquille is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.5638300, -90.6462000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Country Drive (-90.646129, 29.563913)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.3 gal
39 L · about $37.02
Round trip
$74.04
20.6 gal · 78 L
Estimated CO2
91.5 kg one way
Round trip: 183.1 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.59 $37.02 $74.04
Mid-grade $4.08 $41.97 $83.95
Premium $4.48 $46.14 $92.29
Diesel $5.67 $58.38 $116.76

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Presquille and Monroe. The current time is 18:23:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.