How far is Red Chute, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Red Chute, LA to Monroe, LA is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.27 mi
01h 27m
Flight
87.09 mi
140.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.09 mi
Kilometers
140.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.27 mi
Kilometers
143.66 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Tue, May 12, 7:42 PM CDT
Return by in Red Chute
Tue, May 12, 9:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Chute
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Monroe
Tue, May 12, 7:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Chute
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
Arcadia
LA

Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States

From Red Chute
44.7 mi
00h 43m
To Monroe
44.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Chute and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 80

    716 ft · 19 sec · Highway 80

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 80

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 80

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Goodwill Road

    1639 ft · 33 sec · Goodwill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    76 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 34

    687 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 34 North

    2072 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Stella Street

    1540 ft · 26 sec · Stella Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mill Street

    1691 ft · 31 sec · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1595 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Louisville Avenue

    2804 ft · 1 min · Louisville Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    14 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Chute 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodwill Road
76.6 mi · 86%
Highway 80
11 mi · 12%
Louisville Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
LA 34 North
0.39 mi
Mill Street
0.32 mi
Bridge Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodwill Road

Merge slight left

76 mi · 01h 22m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
00h 43m from Red Chute
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Red Chute and Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Chute to Monroe?

The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Red Chute and 44.6 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Red Chute and Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

77 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

78 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Chute and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 87.09 mi (140.15 km).

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#1 Red Chute

City in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population6,261
Coordinates32.5559800, -93.6132300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue Road (-93.613206, 32.555984)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.92 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
6.3 gal · 23.84 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.93 $23.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.42 $26.83
Premium $4.63 $14.57 $29.14
Diesel $5.42 $17.06 $34.11

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Chute and Monroe. The current time is 18:15:35.

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.