Origin
Berwick, LA
Afternoon in Berwick on Sunday
Local time
3:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwick, LA to Monroe, LA
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
250.3 mi
403 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, LA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Berwick to Monroe covers 250.3 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 4 minutes of road time. Because this journey stays entirely within Louisiana, you will remain in the Southeast region for the duration of the trip. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day commitment. Budgeting roughly $34 for fuel should cover your needs, though it is smart to keep a little extra set aside for fluctuations. You will navigate via California Street, 6th Street, and the Veterans Memorial Expressway. Whether you are heading north for business or personal reasons, this straightforward path offers a direct link between the two cities.
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
125.1 miles from Berwick, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, requiring your full attention behind the wheel as you transition between California Street, 6th Street, and the Veterans Memorial Expressway. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch on California Street is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent turns and constant adjustments. This path avoids the high-speed monotony of major interstates, providing a more hands-on experience through the Louisiana landscape. It is a drive that demands focus, as the road character shifts constantly rather than settling into a long-distance rhythm.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
California Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berwick, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| California Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Young Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| St Etienne Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Fairfield Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Morgan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
California Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwick, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on 3rd Street
20 ft
·
3 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn right onto California Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
California Street
3
Turn right onto 6th Street
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
6th Street
4
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
5
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
6
Merge slight left
54 mi
·
58 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Young Street
13
Continue on Young Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Young Street
14
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
St Etienne Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
16
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
17
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Morgan Avenue
18
Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
19
Keep slight left
157 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
21
Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
22
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
23
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
25
Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
27
Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe
338 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 165 North: Monroe
28
Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
83 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
Monroe Highway
29
Turn straight
5.9 mi
·
9 min
30
Turn right onto Ouachita Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ouachita Avenue
31
Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
32
Continue on North 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
33
Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
34
Turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
35
Turn right
39 ft
·
3 sec
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 4-minute journey, plan for at least one stop to break up the drive. Since this is a turn-heavy route without highway stretches, leaving early in the morning can help you avoid the fatigue that comes with navigating local roads for long periods. Keep your navigation system ready, as the lack of long highway segments means you will be making frequent directional changes. Given the $34 fuel estimate, filling up your tank before you depart Berwick is a wise move to avoid searching for stations along the more technical sections of the route. Use the flexibility of this single-day trip to pace yourself, ensuring you stay alert throughout the various turns on 6th Street and the Veterans Memorial Expressway.
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 125.1 miles from Berwick, LA, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.1 miles or 2h 2m 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 20m
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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Open the route before leaving Berwick, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Berwick, LA
This is one driving day of about 250.3 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Berwick, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.1 mi from Berwick, LA · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.1 miles from Berwick, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$38.26 one way
$76.53 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $41.97 | $83.94 |
| premium | $4.61 | $45.43 | $90.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.61 | $111.22 |
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: 87.6 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 | 75.1 | 0 | $26.28 | $12.01 |
| Efficient EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.90 | $10.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.1 | 1 | $35.04 | $16.02 |
Gas CO2
88 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.
Destination
Monroe, LA
Afternoon in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
3:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
66°F
Jasper, TX
125 mi in
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
23 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 4m 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 Berwick, LA to Monroe, LA covers 250.3 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are California Street, 6th Street, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.1 miles from Berwick, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.26 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berwick, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Berwick, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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