How far is Winnsboro, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Winnsboro, LA to Monroe, LA is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.08 mi
00h 44m
Flight
33.37 mi
53.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.37 mi
Kilometers
53.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.08 mi
Kilometers
69.33 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Winnsboro
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winnsboro
2026-04-19T05:27
Arrive Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winnsboro
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Rayville
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Winnsboro
21.5 mi
00h 22m
To Monroe
21.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winnsboro and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on Prairie Road

    72 m · 10 sec · Prairie Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

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

    775 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Front Street
41.5 mi · 96%
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.51 mi · 1%
North 6th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
US 165 BUS
0.2 mi
Louisville Avenue
0.12 mi
Prairie Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Front Street

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rayville
00h 22m from Winnsboro
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Winnsboro and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winnsboro to Monroe?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rayville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Winnsboro and 21.6 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Winnsboro and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Rayville

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

84 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winnsboro and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 33.37 mi (53.7 km).

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#1 Winnsboro

Town in South Carolina

Population4,462
Coordinates32.1632100, -91.7206800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairie Road (-91.720642, 32.16318)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.51
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.76 $11.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.47 $12.95
Premium $4.63 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $5.42 $8.23 $16.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Winnsboro and Monroe. The current time is 05:27:34.

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.