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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.54 mi
03h 37m
Flight
166.79 mi
268.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.79 mi
Kilometers
268.43 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.54 mi
Kilometers
325.95 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sun, Apr 12, 9:48 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Gabriel
Mon, Apr 13, 1:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Gabriel
2026-04-12T18:10
Arrive Monroe
Sun, Apr 12, 9:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Gabriel
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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Saint Gabriel
100.5 mi
01h 48m
To Monroe
102 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 74

    59 m · 10 sec · State Route 74

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Highway 30

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Highway 30

  3. 3

    Continue on Nicholson Extended

    1.4 km · 1 min · Nicholson Extended

  4. 4

    Continue on Nicholson Drive

    9.7 mi · 16 min · Nicholson Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Saint Louis Street

    1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Government Street

    2798 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez

    1230 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

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

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

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

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Gabriel 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 41%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 37%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 5%
Nicholson Drive
9.69 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.43 mi · 3%
Scenic Highway
3.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
166.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
01h 48m from Saint Gabriel
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Gabriel and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 166.79 mi (268.43 km).

Saint Gabriel

#1 Saint Gabriel

Human settlement in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population7,522
Coordinates30.2577000, -91.0992700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 74 (-91.099266, 30.257674)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.05 L · about $27.08
Round trip
$54.15
14.3 gal · 54.1 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Gabriel and Monroe. The current time is 18:10:52.

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.