How far is Watson, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Watson, LA to Monroe, LA is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watson and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watson and Monroe.
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Start on the route
29 m · 8 sec
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Turn sharp right
71 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
845 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Amite Church Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Amite Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2783 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Greenwell Springs Road
5 mi · 8 min · Greenwell Springs Road
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Turn left onto Liberty Road
1549 ft · 28 sec · Liberty Road
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Turn left onto Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
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Continue on Zachary Deerford Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Zachary Deerford Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto High Street
792 ft · 13 sec · High Street
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Continue on Church Street
2 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
16 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Turn right onto Samuels Road
71.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Samuels Road
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Turn left
566 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive
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Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
775 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
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Continue on North 6th Street
1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
628 ft · 18 sec · 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 Watson and Monroe.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Samuels Road
Turn right onto Samuels Road
71.2 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Watson and Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watson to Monroe?
The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Watson and 97.7 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.99 one way or $53.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watson and Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Vidalia
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 Vidalia.
Brookhaven
Vicksburg, MS
McComb
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watson and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 150.21 mi (241.74 km).
#1 Watson
Watson is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5757400, -90.9531600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $3.91 | $26.99 | $53.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $30.19 | $60.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $40.18 | $80.36 |
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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