Origin
Blanchard, LA
Afternoon in Blanchard on Friday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blanchard, LA to Monroe, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
108.5 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
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6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blanchard, LA
TBD Traveller
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Trip Overview
The drive from Blanchard, LA to Monroe, LA covers 108.5 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purple Heart Recipients Highway, Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway, Pine Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.3 miles on Purple Heart Recipients Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.2 miles from Blanchard, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 108.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 108.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 88.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 108.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 106.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 106.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
4
106.5 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the exit toward LA 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 34
5
106.6 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 34 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 34 North
4
108.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
108.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 88.3 mi | 1h 35m |
| Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Pine Hill Road | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| North Market Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Louisville Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Daugherty Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Mill Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
— 88.3 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanchard, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on West Daugherty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Daugherty Avenue
2
Turn right onto Pine Hill Road
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Pine Hill Road
3
Turn straight onto LA 1
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Market Street
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
5
Merge onto I 220
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 220
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
8
Merge onto I 20
88 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward LA 34
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward LA 34 North
11
Turn straight onto LA 34
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Stella Street
12
Continue on LA 34
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mill Street
13
Continue on LA 34
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bridge Street
14
Continue on US 80; LA 15
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Louisville Avenue
15
Turn right
45 ft
·
5 sec
16
Turn right
38 ft
·
2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 54.2 miles from Blanchard, LA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.3 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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.2 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
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 Blanchard, 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 Blanchard, LA
This is one driving day of about 108.5 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Blanchard, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Recipients Highway for about 88.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.2 mi from Blanchard, LA · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.2 miles from Blanchard, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Recipients Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.3 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
$16.39 one way
$32.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| premium | $4.56 | $19.47 | $38.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.96 | $47.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.39 | $5.21 |
| Efficient EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.19 | $6.94 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Monroe on Friday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
29 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
2h 4m 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 Blanchard, LA to Monroe, LA covers 108.5 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Recipients Highway, Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway, Pine Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.2 miles from Blanchard, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.39 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 108.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 106.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 106.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Blanchard, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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