How far is Woodmere, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Woodmere, LA to Monroe, LA is about 309.3 miles (497.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
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.
Town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodmere and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodmere and Monroe.
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Start on Paige Janette Drive
2522 ft · 1 min · Paige Janette Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakmere Drive
77 m · 13 sec · Oakmere Drive
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Turn right onto Deerpark Drive
2111 ft · 1 min · Deerpark Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard
94 m · 13 sec · Woodmere Boulevard
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Turn right onto Patricia Lane
1266 ft · 48 sec · Patricia Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard
983 ft · 36 sec · Alex Kornman Boulevard
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Turn right onto Long Leaf Lane
679 ft · 29 sec · Long Leaf Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue
114 m · 13 sec · Destrehan Avenue
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Continue on Destrehan Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Destrehan Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Destrehan Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Destrehan Avenue
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
3212 ft · 1 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
80.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez
1227 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Scenic Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway
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Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 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 Woodmere and Monroe.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pontchartrain Expressway
Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
80.6 mi · 01h 32m
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 Woodmere and Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodmere to Monroe?
The road trip is about 309.3 miles (497.7 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.5 miles from Woodmere and 170.8 miles from Monroe.
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 90 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.68 one way or $85.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodmere and Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodmere and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 219.27 mi (352.88 km).
#1 Woodmere
Woodmere is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.8579800, -90.0803500 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $42.68 | $85.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $47.74 | $95.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $52.16 | $104.32 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $63.53 | $127.06 |
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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