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

The driving distance from West Monroe, LA to Terrytown, LA is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
307.71 mi
04h 42m
Flight
219.29 mi
352.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.29 mi
Kilometers
352.92 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.71 mi
Kilometers
495.21 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrytown
Fri, Apr 10, 8:24 PM CDT
Return by in West Monroe
Sat, Apr 11, 1:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Monroe
2026-04-10T15:42
Arrive Terrytown
Fri, Apr 10, 8:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Monroe
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From West Monroe
136.7 mi
02h 21m
To Terrytown
171 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stella Street

    533 ft · 9 sec · Stella Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    2385 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  17. 17

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Westbank Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Terry Parkway, Frontage Road

    965 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Terry Parkway

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Terry Parkway

    997 ft · 28 sec · Terry Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Terry Parkway

    2961 ft · 1 min · Terry Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Heritage Avenue

    1043 ft · 41 sec · Heritage Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cedarwood Avenue

    128 m · 14 sec · Cedarwood Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedarwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
80.9 mi · 26%
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 26%
Stella Street
22.5 mi · 7%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 2%
Terry Parkway
1.59 mi · 1%
North 7th Street
1.53 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.4 mi
219.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
02h 21m from West Monroe
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Terrytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.7 miles from West Monroe and 171 miles from Terrytown.

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

The direct path is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.4 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 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.13 one way or $82.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Terrytown.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

McComb

69 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

79 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Monroe and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 219.29 mi (352.92 km).

West Monroe

#1 West Monroe

City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,086
Coordinates32.5184800, -92.1476400
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Terrytown

#2 Terrytown

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population23,319
Coordinates29.9102100, -90.0325700
Altitude-1
CountryUnited States
Start: North 7th Street (-92.147688, 32.518481)
End: Cedarwood Avenue (-90.032606, 29.910156)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.86 gal
41.1 L · about $41.13
Round trip
$82.25
21.72 gal · 82.2 L
Estimated CO2
96.5 kg one way
Round trip: 193 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.13 $82.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.25 $92.51
Premium $4.63 $50.23 $100.46
Diesel $5.42 $58.81 $117.61

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between West Monroe and Terrytown. The current time is 15:42:00.

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.