Origin
Bourg, LA
Afternoon in Bourg on Sunday
Local time
1:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bourg, LA to Monroe, LA
Drive Time
4h 49m
Distance
294.8 mi
474 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
Photo: adrian vieriu
Trip Overview
The drive from Bourg, LA to Monroe, LA covers 294.8 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 24, Klondyke Bridge, Country Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.07 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
147.4 miles from Bourg, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 49m drive with frequent turns across 294.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 24 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 49m 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 Bourg, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 24 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Klondyke Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Country Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Donut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Prospect Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bayou Blue Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 24
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourg, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on Guidry Street
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
Guidry Street
2
Turn left onto Highway 24
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
3
Turn right onto Klondyke Bridge
295 ft
·
30 sec
·
Klondyke Bridge
4
Turn sharp right onto Country Drive
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Drive
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Donut Street
249 ft
·
32 sec
·
Donut Street
6
Turn left onto Highway 24
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 24
7
Turn straight onto East Park Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Park Avenue
8
Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Bayou Blue Road
7.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Bayou Blue Road
10
Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 West: Morgan City
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 90 West: Morgan City
11
Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Expressway
84 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
Raceland-M C Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
17
Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Young Street
18
Continue on Young Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Young Street
19
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
St Etienne Road
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
21
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
22
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Morgan Avenue
23
Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
24
Keep slight left
157 ft
·
8 sec
25
Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
26
Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
27
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
28
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
29
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
30
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
31
Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
32
Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe
338 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 165 North: Monroe
33
Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
83 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
Monroe Highway
34
Turn straight
6.1 mi
·
7 min
35
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
36
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
37
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
38
Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
39
Keep slight right
305 ft
·
7 sec
40
Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
41
Continue on North 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
42
Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
43
Turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
44
Turn right
39 ft
·
3 sec
45
Arrive at your 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 147.4 miles from Bourg, LA, or about 2h 24m 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 147.4 miles or 2h 24m 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 57m
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 Bourg, 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 Bourg, LA
This is one driving day of about 294.8 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bourg, 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 147.4 mi from Bourg, LA · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 147.4 miles from Bourg, 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
$45.07 one way
$90.13 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $49.43 | $98.86 |
| premium | $4.61 | $53.51 | $107.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.49 | $130.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.95 | $14.15 |
| Efficient EV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.79 | $11.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.9 | 1 | $41.27 | $18.87 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
1:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
147 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
25 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 49m 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 Bourg, LA to Monroe, LA covers 294.8 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 24, Klondyke Bridge, Country Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.4 miles from Bourg, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.07 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 49m 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 Bourg, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bourg, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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