Origin
Crowley, LA
Evening in Crowley on Wednesday
Local time
6:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crowley, LA to Monroe, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
177.6 mi
286 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crowley, LA
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Monroe, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crowley, LA to Monroe, LA covers 177.6 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Avenue F, West 6th Street, North Parkerson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.82 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.8 miles from Crowley, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 177.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Avenue F 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 Crowley, LA to Monroe, LA is easy. At 3h 9m 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 Crowley, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Avenue F | — | — |
| West 6th Street | — | — |
| North Parkerson Avenue | — | — |
| Crowley Eunice Highway | — | — |
| State Route 13 | — | — |
| Aymond Street | — | — |
| East Maple Avenue | — | — |
| South C C Duson Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Avenue F
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crowley, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on West Hutchinson Avenue
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Hutchinson Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Avenue F
364 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Avenue F
3
Turn right onto West 6th Street
371 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 6th Street
4
Turn left onto North Parkerson Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Parkerson Avenue
5
Continue on Crowley Eunice Highway
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Crowley Eunice Highway
6
Continue on State Route 13
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 13
7
Turn straight onto Crowley Eunice Highway
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Crowley Eunice Highway
8
Continue on Aymond Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Aymond Street
9
Turn left onto East Maple Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Maple Avenue
10
Turn right onto South C C Duson Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South C C Duson Street
11
Continue on State Route 13
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 13
12
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Continue on State Route 13
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 13
14
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn left onto I 49 North: Alexandria
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 49 North: Alexandria
17
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
23 min
18
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
19
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
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
21
Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe
338 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 165 North: Monroe
22
Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
83 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
Monroe Highway
23
Turn straight
6.1 mi
·
7 min
24
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
25
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
26
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
27
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
28
Keep slight right
305 ft
·
7 sec
29
Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
30
Continue on North 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
31
Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
32
Turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
33
Turn right
39 ft
·
3 sec
34
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 88.8 miles from Crowley, LA, or about 1h 34m 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 39 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.8 miles or 1h 34m 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 35m
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 Crowley, 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 Crowley, LA
This is one driving day of about 177.6 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Crowley, 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 88.8 mi from Crowley, LA · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.8 miles from Crowley, 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
$26.82 one way
$53.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $29.44 | $58.89 |
| premium | $4.56 | $31.88 | $63.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.21 | $78.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.1 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 | 53.3 | 0 | $18.65 | $8.52 |
| Efficient EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.54 | $7.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71 | 0 | $24.86 | $11.37 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Evening in Monroe on Wednesday
Local time
6:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 9m 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 Crowley, LA to Monroe, LA covers 177.6 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Avenue F, West 6th Street, North Parkerson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.8 miles from Crowley, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.82 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 Crowley, LA to Monroe, LA is easy. At 3h 9m 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 Crowley, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Crowley, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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