Trip from Abita Springs, LA to Monroe, LA

Drive Time

4h 45m

Distance

248.3 mi

400 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 32m ★

6 AM

4h 46m

8 AM

5h 13m

10 AM

4h 55m

12 PM

4h 52m

3 PM

4h 56m

5 PM

5h 11m

8 PM

4h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Abita Springs, LA

Emilio Sánchez Hernández

Monroe, LA

adrian vieriu

Trip Overview

The drive from Abita Springs, LA to Monroe, LA covers 248.3 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, US 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.2 miles on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

124.2 miles from Abita Springs, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Abita Springs, LA to Monroe, LA covers 248.3 miles and takes about 4h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North is the longest continuous segment at about 63.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 36; LA 59.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 248.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 36; LA 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (LA 21 / South Tyler Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 36; LA 59

Enter roundabout onto LA 36; LA 59

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4.7 mi into trip | ~7m in | LA 21 / South Tyler Street

Turn left onto LA 21 / South Tyler Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

8 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

28.8 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward I 55: Jackson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 38B Toward I 55: Jackson

29.2 mi into trip | ~37m in | I 55 / Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

Merge onto I 55 / Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North	63.2 mi	1h 12m
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway	56.4 mi	1h
US 84	47.3 mi	55m
US 98	30.1 mi	34m
West Florida Republic Parkway	20.7 mi	22m
I 20	20.3 mi	22m
LA 36	3 mi	4m
South Tyler Street	2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: E. E. Wallace Boulevard North — 63.2 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abita Springs, LA and Monroe, LA.

Start on LA 59

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto LA 36; LA 59

163 ft · 2 sec · LA 36; LA 59

Continue on LA 36; LA 59

3.0 mi · 4 min · LA 36; LA 59

At end of road, turn left onto LA 21

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Military Road

Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Boston Street

Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21

370 ft · 7 sec · East 21st Avenue

Turn slight left

186 ft · 5 sec

Turn slight right

197 ft · 3 sec

Turn straight onto US 190 Business; LA 21

0.4 mi · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue

Turn left onto LA 21

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Tyler Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on LA 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 21

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 12 West: Hammond

Merge onto I 12

21 mi · 22 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Exit 38B Toward I 55: Jackson Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 55

56 mi · 1 hr · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 98

29 mi · 33 min · US 98

At end of road, turn left onto US 98; MS 184

0.8 mi · 53 sec · US 98; MS 184

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Merge onto US 84

28 mi · 32 min · US 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

6.0 mi · 7 min · US 84

Take the exit onto US 84

13 mi · 15 min · US 84

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 425; LA 15

63 mi · 1 hr 12 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 20

20 mi · 22 min · I 20

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center

Keep slight right at fork

303 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto US 165 Business; LA 15

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North 6th Street

Turn left onto US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Louisville Avenue

Turn left

45 ft · 5 sec

Turn right

38 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 124.2 miles from Abita Springs, LA, or about 2h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 124.2 miles or 2h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Abita Springs, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Abita Springs, LA

This is one driving day of about 248.3 miles and 4h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Abita Springs, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North for about 63.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.2 mi from Abita Springs, LA · 2h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland, LA

124 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Central, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Central, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.2 miles from Abita Springs, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before E. E. Wallace Boulevard North if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.2 miles.

Arriving in Monroe, LA

The final approach into Monroe, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Monroe, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.96 one way

$75.92 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$41.63	$83.27
premium	$4.61	$45.07	$90.13
diesel	$5.64	$55.16	$110.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.5	0	$26.07	$11.92
Efficient EV	62.1	0	$21.73	$9.93
EV Truck/SUV	99.3	1	$34.76	$15.89

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Abita Springs, LA

Afternoon in Abita Springs on Sunday

Local time

2:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monroe, LA

Afternoon in Monroe on Sunday

Local time

2:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

24 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 45m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Abita Springs, LA to Monroe, LA covers 248.3 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, US 84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 124.2 miles from Abita Springs, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Abita Springs, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Abita Springs, LA to Monroe, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Monroe, LA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Abita Springs, LA

Monroe, LA

Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 45m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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