How far is Saint Gabriel, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Saint Gabriel, LA to Monroe, LA is about 202.6 miles (326 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Gabriel and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Gabriel and Monroe.
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Start on State Route 74
59 m · 10 sec · State Route 74
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Turn left onto East Highway 30
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Highway 30
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Continue on Nicholson Extended
1.4 km · 1 min · Nicholson Extended
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Continue on Nicholson Drive
9.7 mi · 16 min · Nicholson Drive
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Continue on Saint Louis Street
1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn right onto Government Street
2798 ft · 1 min · Government Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez
1230 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez
1227 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Scenic Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway
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Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road
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Turn left
566 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive
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Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
775 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
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Continue on North 6th Street
1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Gabriel and Monroe.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Samuels Road
Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Saint Gabriel and Partly Cloudy near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Gabriel to Monroe?
The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Saint Gabriel and 102 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Saint Gabriel and Partly Cloudy near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Vidalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vidalia.
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Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Gabriel and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 166.79 mi (268.43 km).
#1 Saint Gabriel
Human settlement in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,522 |
| Coordinates | 30.2577000, -91.0992700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 46,998 |
| Coordinates | 32.5093100, -92.1193000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.07 | $66.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.72 | $77.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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