How far is Vienna Bend, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Vienna Bend, LA to Monroe, LA is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vienna Bend and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vienna Bend and Monroe.
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Start on LA 494
1.1 km · 1 min · LA 494
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Continue on Keyser Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · Keyser Avenue
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Continue on State Route 494
552 ft · 14 sec · State Route 494
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
2010 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Rue Front
1335 ft · 25 sec · Rue Front
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Continue on Washington Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Natchitoches Road
24.4 mi · 36 min · Natchitoches Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Natchitoches Highway
148 m · 8 sec · Natchitoches Highway
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Merge slight left onto West Court Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Court Street
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Continue on East Lafayette Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto East Boundary Avenue
1693 ft · 29 sec · East Boundary Avenue
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Continue on Maple Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto State Route 34
16.3 mi · 24 min · State Route 34
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Keep slight right
15.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn straight onto State Route 34
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 34
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway 34
3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto Cheniere Drew Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Cheniere Drew Road
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Continue on Cheniere-Drew Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Cheniere-Drew Road
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Continue on Highway 546
1.2 km · 1 min · Highway 546
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Take the ramp slight right
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 34
687 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 34 North
2072 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Stella Street
1540 ft · 26 sec · Stella Street
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Continue on Mill Street
1691 ft · 31 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1595 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Louisville Avenue
2804 ft · 1 min · Louisville Avenue
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Turn right
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 Vienna Bend 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.
Natchitoches Road
Continue on Natchitoches Road
24.4 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Vienna Bend and Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vienna Bend to Monroe?
The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Dodson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Vienna Bend and 48.8 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vienna Bend and Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Dodson
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 Dodson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vienna Bend and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 76.09 mi (122.46 km).
#1 Vienna Bend
Vienna Bend is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.7323900, -93.0410000 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.66 | $12.60 | $25.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $14.28 | $28.56 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $15.63 | $31.26 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
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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