How far is Saint Francisville, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Saint Francisville, LA to Monroe, LA is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
156.37 mi
02h 44m
Flight
127.23 mi
204.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.23 mi
Kilometers
204.75 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.37 mi
Kilometers
251.65 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Francisville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Francisville
2026-04-18T04:10
Arrive Monroe
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Francisville
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
Clayton
LA

Town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Saint Francisville
78.1 mi
01h 22m
To Monroe
78.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francisville and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on Ferdinand Street

    28 m · 11 sec · Ferdinand Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US 61

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US 61

  4. 4

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

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

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Francisville 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 53%
US 61
56.4 mi · 36%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 7%
John R Junkin Drive
2.42 mi · 2%
Commerce Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

63.2 mi · 01h 13m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
01h 22m from Saint Francisville
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Francisville and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Francisville to Monroe?

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Saint Francisville and 78.3 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint Francisville and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

91 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Brookhaven

105 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

110 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

McComb

116 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Francisville and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 127.23 mi (204.75 km).

Saint Francisville

#1 Saint Francisville

City in Illinois

Population1,589
Coordinates30.7799000, -91.3765000
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferdinand Street (-91.376479, 30.779863)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.89 L · about $20.90
Round trip
$41.81
11.04 gal · 41.78 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.90 $41.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.51 $47.02
Premium $4.63 $25.53 $51.06
Diesel $5.42 $29.89 $59.78

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Francisville and Monroe. The current time is 04:10:39.

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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.