How far is Zachary, LA from Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Zachary, LA to Monroe, LA is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Small town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Zachary and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zachary and Monroe.
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Start on Main Street
117 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto High Street
792 ft · 13 sec · High Street
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Continue on Church Street
2 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
16 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Turn right onto Samuels Road
71.2 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Zachary and Monroe.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Samuels Road
Turn right onto Samuels Road
71.2 mi · 01h 24m
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 Zachary and Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Zachary to Monroe?
The road trip is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Ridgecrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Zachary and 87.7 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Zachary and Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgecrest
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 Ridgecrest.
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Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zachary and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 140.5 mi (226.12 km).
#1 Zachary
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 18,417 |
| Coordinates | 30.6485200, -91.1565000 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.36 | $52.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
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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