How far is West Monroe, LA from Laplace, LA?
The driving distance from West Monroe, LA to Laplace, LA is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Monroe and Laplace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Monroe and Laplace.
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Start on North 7th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Stella Street
533 ft · 9 sec · Stella Street
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Take the ramp slight left
2385 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
2467 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Merge slight right
49.9 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3188 South: LaPlace
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Belle Terre Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Belle Terre Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Airline Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Airline Highway
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Turn right
13 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 West Monroe and Laplace.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Seargent Prentiss Drive
Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Monroe and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Laplace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Monroe to Laplace?
The road trip is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 121.5 miles from West Monroe and 132.6 miles from Laplace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 8:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.97 one way or $67.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Monroe and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Laplace.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Monroe and Laplace. Straight-line distance: 195.87 mi (315.22 km).
#1 West Monroe
City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 12,086 |
| Coordinates | 32.5184800, -92.1476400 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laplace
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 29,872 |
| Coordinates | 30.0669800, -90.4814700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.481509, 30.067001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $3.79 | $33.97 | $67.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.20 | $76.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.49 | $82.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.57 | $97.15 |
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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