How far is Scott, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Scott, LA to Monroe, LA is about 189 miles (304.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
189.02 mi
02h 57m
Flight
157.1 mi
252.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.1 mi
Kilometers
252.82 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.02 mi
Kilometers
304.2 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sat, May 2, 9:17 AM CDT
Return by in Scott
Sat, May 2, 12:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scott
2026-05-02T06:19
Arrive Monroe
Sat, May 2, 9:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scott
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
Pineville
LA

Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana

From Scott
94.1 mi
01h 28m
To Monroe
94.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Delhomme Avenue

    9 m · 6 sec · Delhomme Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Mary Street

    640 ft · 20 sec · Saint Mary Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Alfred Street

    96 m · 16 sec · Alfred Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cameron Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cameron Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Opelousas

    1632 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

    895 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 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 Scott and Monroe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Highway
84.3 mi · 45%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 40%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.5 mi · 4%
US 167 North
4.83 mi · 3%
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
4.23 mi · 2%
Cameron Street
1.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Monroe Highway

Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

82.5 mi · 01h 36m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
157.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineville
01h 28m from Scott
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scott and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189 miles (304.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Pineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Scott and 94.9 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scott and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Monroe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scott and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 157.1 mi (252.82 km).

Scott

#1 Scott

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population8,787
Coordinates30.2357600, -92.0945700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Delhomme Avenue (-92.09457, 30.235822)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.25 L · about $25.26
Round trip
$50.52
13.34 gal · 50.5 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.26 $50.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.63 $30.85 $61.70
Diesel $5.42 $36.12 $72.24

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Scott and Monroe. The current time is 06:19:46.

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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.