Origin
Cecilia, LA
Afternoon in Cecilia on Tuesday
Local time
2:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cecilia, LA to Monroe, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
184.8 mi
297 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
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6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cecilia, LA
Israyosoy S.
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Trip Overview
Traveling from Cecilia to Monroe covers 184.8 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 37 minutes. This route stays entirely within Southeast Louisiana, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You should budget about $28 for fuel to complete the journey. Because this path relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a more grounded, turn-heavy experience through the region. It is a straightforward trip if you prefer a steady pace over high-speed highway driving.
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
92.4 miles from Cecilia, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 9% of this journey is spent on highways, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating Monroe Highway, the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, and US 165. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 82.5-mile segment on Monroe Highway. This drive lacks the monotony of a typical interstate grind, instead offering a more technical feel as you transition across the local landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cecilia Bridge Highway 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 Cecilia, LA to Monroe, LA is easy. At 3h 37m 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 Cecilia, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cecilia Bridge Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Neblet Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bayou Courtableau Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 93 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Martin Luther King Jr Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charles Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cecilia Bridge Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cecilia, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on Cecilia Bridge Highway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Cecilia Bridge Highway
2
Keep slight right to continue on Cecilia Bridge Highway
184 ft
·
4 sec
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Cecilia Bridge Highway
3
Continue on Main Highway
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Highway
4
Continue on Neblet Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Neblet Street
5
Turn slight left onto Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayou Courtableau Highway
6
Continue on State Route 93
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 93
7
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Martin Luther King Drive
8
Continue on East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Avenue
230 ft
·
5 sec
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Charles Avenue
10
Continue on West Martin Luther King Drive
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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West Martin Luther King Drive
11
Continue on State Highway 93
427 ft
·
9 sec
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State Highway 93
12
Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Opelousas
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 49 North, US 167 North: Opelousas
13
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
73 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
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US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe
338 ft
·
8 sec
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US 165 North: Monroe
18
Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
83 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
Monroe Highway
19
Turn straight
5.9 mi
·
9 min
20
Turn right onto Ouachita Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ouachita Avenue
21
Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
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Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
22
Continue on North 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
23
Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Louisville Avenue
24
Turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn right
39 ft
·
3 sec
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip, plan for a single stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the 3-hour and 37-minute drive. Because the route is dominated by local roads rather than high-speed thoroughfares, give yourself extra time to account for varying speed limits and intersections. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early in the trip to ensure you stay within your $28 budget, as local fueling options can be less predictable than those on major interstates. If you start your drive early in the morning, you can easily reach Monroe by midday while maintaining a relaxed, comfortable pace.
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 92.4 miles from Cecilia, LA, or about 1h 48m 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.4 miles or 1h 48m 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 58m
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 Cecilia, 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 Cecilia, LA
This is one driving day of about 184.8 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cecilia, 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 92.4 mi from Cecilia, LA · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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
$27.91 one way
$55.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.64 | $61.28 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.17 | $66.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.80 | $81.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.40 | $8.87 |
| Efficient EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.87 | $11.83 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Tuesday
Local time
2:47 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 37m 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 Cecilia, LA to Monroe, LA covers 184.8 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cecilia Bridge Highway, Main Highway, Neblet Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.4 miles from Cecilia, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.91 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 Cecilia, LA to Monroe, LA is easy. At 3h 37m 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 Cecilia, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cecilia, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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