Origin
Bastrop, LA
Night in Bastrop on Wednesday
Local time
11:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bastrop, LA to Monroe, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bastrop, LA
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Monroe, LA
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Trip Overview
This short 25.2-mile drive from Bastrop, LA to Monroe, LA will take you about 31 minutes to complete. It's a perfect day trip, easily manageable in a single outing, with an estimated fuel cost of $4. You'll be traveling entirely on local roads, without any highway segments, making it a straightforward journey through the Southeast region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared to navigate. With no designated stops included in this data, you'll have the flexibility to choose your own adventure along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
12.6 miles from Bastrop, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 25.2-mile trip between Bastrop and Monroe. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire duration. The longest stretch without a turn is 16.8 miles on New Monroe Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you encounter more intersections. You'll primarily be on New Monroe Road, Sterlington Road, and Louisville Avenue. This route offers a continuous local driving experience, allowing you to observe the character of the towns you pass through.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Monroe Road is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 22.4 miles in near Breard Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bastrop, LA to Monroe, LA is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles (Breard Street): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles (US 80; US 165 Business / Louisville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
22.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Breard Street
Turn right onto Breard Street
Navigation decision point
3
23 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 80; US 165 Business / Louisville Avenue
Turn right onto US 80; US 165 Business / Louisville Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
25.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
25.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Monroe Road | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Sterlington Road | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Louisville Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Madison Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Breard Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Monroe Road
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bastrop, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on US 165; US 425; LA 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Madison Avenue
2
Continue on US 165; LA 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Monroe Road
3
Continue on US 165
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Sterlington Road
4
Turn right onto Breard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Breard Street
5
Turn right onto US 80; US 165 Business
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Louisville Avenue
6
Turn left
45 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn right
38 ft
·
2 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 31-minute duration and 25.2-mile distance, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can depart anytime without needing to worry about splitting the drive. The $4 fuel cost is minimal, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave Bastrop. Pay close attention to your navigation as the route is described as 'turn-heavy.' The longest uninterrupted stretch is 16.8 miles on New Monroe Road, so be mindful of your surroundings as you approach the end of that segment and prepare for upcoming turns.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.6 miles from Bastrop, LA, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.8 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.6 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Bastrop, LA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bastrop, LA
This is one driving day of about 25.2 miles and 31m.
At 25.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on New Monroe Road for about 16.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.6 mi from Bastrop, LA · 14m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.6 miles from Bastrop, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monroe, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Monroe, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.81 one way
$7.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.52 | $9.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Monroe, LA
Night in Monroe on Wednesday
Local time
11:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bastrop, LA to Monroe, LA covers 25.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Monroe Road, Sterlington Road, Louisville Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Bastrop, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bastrop, LA to Monroe, LA is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles (Breard Street): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles (US 80; US 165 Business / Louisville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Bastrop, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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