How far is Sterlington, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Sterlington, LA to Monroe, LA is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterlington and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterlington and Monroe.
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Start on Old Sterlington Road
35 m · 11 sec · Old Sterlington Road
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Turn left onto Old Highway 2
2327 ft · 1 min · Old Highway 2
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right
128 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Breard Street
3084 ft · 1 min · Breard Street
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Turn right onto Louisville Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Sterlington and Monroe.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Old Highway 2
Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sterlington 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 Sterlington to Monroe?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Swartz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Sterlington and 9.8 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sterlington and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Swartz
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 Swartz.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterlington and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 13.06 mi (21.02 km).
#1 Sterlington
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,974 |
| Coordinates | 32.6962500, -92.0859700 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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