How far is Schriever, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Schriever, LA to Monroe, LA is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.3 miles (332 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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
281.69 mi
04h 32m
Flight
206.26 mi
331.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.26 mi
Kilometers
331.95 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.69 mi
Kilometers
453.34 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Fri, Apr 10, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Schriever
Sat, Apr 11, 4:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schriever
2026-04-10T19:04
Arrive Monroe
Fri, Apr 10, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schriever
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
Simmesport
LA

Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Schriever
103.1 mi
02h 16m
To Monroe
178.6 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Turn-by-turn directions are not available for this route yet, but the driving route map is still shown above.

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.4 mi
206.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simmesport
02h 16m from Schriever
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Schriever and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Simmesport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Schriever and 178.6 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 206.3 miles (332 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.4 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 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.64 one way or $75.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Schriever and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Simmesport

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

84 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

87 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

108 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schriever and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 206.26 mi (331.95 km).

Schriever

#1 Schriever

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population6,853
Coordinates29.7421500, -90.8103700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-90.810334, 29.742174)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.63 L · about $37.64
Round trip
$75.29
19.88 gal · 75.26 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.64 $75.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.33 $84.67
Premium $4.63 $45.97 $91.95
Diesel $5.42 $53.83 $107.65

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Schriever and Monroe. The current time is 19:04:05.

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.