Origin
Breaux Bridge, LA
Evening in Breaux Bridge on Sunday
Local time
5:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Breaux Bridge, LA to Monroe, LA
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
190 mi
306 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
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6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Breaux Bridge, LA
Catherine Leclert
Monroe, LA
adrian vieriu
Trip Overview
Traveling from Breaux Bridge to Monroe covers 190 miles of Louisiana landscape, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 5 minutes behind the wheel. Because this route focuses on turn-heavy local roads rather than high-speed interstates, it functions best as a focused one-day trip. You should budget approximately $26 for fuel to complete the trek. Navigating from the Southeast region toward your destination in the northern part of the state, you will find this drive manageable for a single day of travel. It is a straightforward trip if you prefer local scenery over the monotony of major highways, though you should be prepared for more active steering than a typical interstate haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95 miles from Breaux Bridge, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route consists entirely of local roads, with 0% highway travel involved. You will navigate via East Bridge Street, Rees Street, and Anse Broussard Highway, creating a turn-heavy atmosphere that keeps you engaged with the road. Because the longest stretch on East Bridge Street is 0 miles, the drive is defined by frequent transitions and turns rather than long, uninterrupted segments. This profile makes for a slower, more deliberate pace that contrasts sharply with the typical high-speed transit found on major thoroughfares. You will spend the entire 3-hour duration managing local traffic and intersections rather than cruising on cruise control.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Bridge 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Breaux Bridge, LA to Monroe, LA is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Breaux Bridge, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rees Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Anse Broussard Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charles I | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 167 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 165 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Bridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breaux Bridge, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on Main Highway
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Highway
2
Turn right onto East Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Bridge Street
3
Turn left onto Rees Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Rees Street
4
Continue on Anse Broussard Highway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Anse Broussard Highway
5
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
6
Merge slight left
5.9 mi
·
6 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Opelousas
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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I 49 North: Opelousas
8
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
10
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
11
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
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe
338 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 165 North: Monroe
14
Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
83 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
Monroe Highway
15
Turn straight
5.9 mi
·
9 min
16
Turn right onto Ouachita Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ouachita Avenue
17
Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
18
Continue on North 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
19
Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
20
Turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn right
39 ft
·
3 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 190-mile route, try to depart early in the day to ensure you have plenty of daylight for navigating local turns. Planning for at least one stop is essential to break up the technical driving and keep you refreshed. Since you are sticking to local roads, monitor your fuel levels closely before departing, as local stops may not offer the same quick-access convenience as interstate gas stations. Your $26 fuel budget is a solid baseline, but keep a little extra set aside for local fluctuations. A concrete tip for this trip is to keep a reliable navigation app running at all times, as the frequent turns on East Bridge Street and Anse Broussard Highway require constant attention to your route.
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 95 miles from Breaux Bridge, LA, or about 1h 32m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 31m
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 Breaux Bridge, 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 Breaux Bridge, LA
This is one driving day of about 190 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Breaux Bridge, 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 95 mi from Breaux Bridge, LA · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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
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
$29.05 one way
$58.09 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $31.86 | $63.72 |
| premium | $4.61 | $34.48 | $68.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.21 | $84.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57 | 0 | $19.95 | $9.12 |
| Efficient EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.63 | $7.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76 | 0 | $26.60 | $12.16 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Evening in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
5:15 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
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
3h 5m 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 Breaux Bridge, LA to Monroe, LA covers 190 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Bridge Street, Rees Street, Anse Broussard Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95 miles from Breaux Bridge, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.05 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Breaux Bridge, LA to Monroe, LA is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Breaux Bridge, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Breaux Bridge, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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