How far is West Ferriday, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from West Ferriday, LA to Monroe, LA is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
86.61 mi
01h 30m
Flight
68.02 mi
109.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.02 mi
Kilometers
109.46 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.61 mi
Kilometers
139.39 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM CDT
Return by in West Ferriday
Wed, Apr 22, 10:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Ferriday
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Monroe
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Ferriday
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
Winnsboro
LA

Town in South Carolina

From West Ferriday
43.2 mi
00h 45m
To Monroe
43.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Ferriday and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on Abraham Road

    672 ft · 36 sec · Abraham Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Doty Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Doty Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Kentucky Avenue

    2170 ft · 1 min · Kentucky Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Wallace Boulevard

    110 m · 5 sec · East Wallace Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 96%
Doty Road
0.86 mi · 1%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.51 mi · 1%
Kentucky Avenue
0.41 mi
North 6th Street
0.31 mi
US 165 BUS
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

63.2 mi · 01h 13m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnsboro
00h 45m from West Ferriday
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Ferriday and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Ferriday to Monroe?

The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Winnsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from West Ferriday and 43.4 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.59 one way or $23.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Ferriday and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Winnsboro

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

81 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Ferriday and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 68.02 mi (109.46 km).

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#1 West Ferriday

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,478
Coordinates31.6404400, -91.5731800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Abraham Road (-91.57464, 31.640735)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.57 L · about $11.59
Round trip
$23.18
6.12 gal · 23.14 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.59 $23.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.03 $26.07
Premium $4.63 $14.15 $28.31
Diesel $5.42 $16.57 $33.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Ferriday and Monroe. The current time is 19:31:25.

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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.