How far is Urania, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Urania, LA to Monroe, LA is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.56 mi
00h 59m
Flight
45.78 mi
73.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.78 mi
Kilometers
73.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.56 mi
Kilometers
89.41 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Mon, Apr 20, 1:43 AM CDT
Return by in Urania
Mon, Apr 20, 2:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Urania
2026-04-20T00:44
Arrive Monroe
Mon, Apr 20, 1:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Urania
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
Columbia
LA

Parish seat of Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Urania
27.8 mi
00h 29m
To Monroe
27.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Road

    31 m · 5 sec · Mill Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Mill Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Hardtner Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Hardtner Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    45.2 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Urania and Monroe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Hardtner Drive
2.86 mi · 5%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.51 mi · 1%
North 6th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
US 165 BUS
0.2 mi
Louisville Avenue
0.12 mi
Mill Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

45.2 mi · 00h 52m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 29m from Urania
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Urania 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 Urania to Monroe?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Urania and 27.8 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Urania and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

116 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Urania and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 45.78 mi (73.68 km).

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#1 Urania

Town in Louisiana

Population1,297
Coordinates31.8637800, -92.2959700
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Road (-92.295831, 31.86362)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.85
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.42 $14.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.35 $16.70
Premium $4.63 $9.07 $18.13
Diesel $5.42 $10.61 $21.23

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Urania and Monroe. The current time is 00:44:45.

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.