Origin
Franklinton, LA
Afternoon in Franklinton on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklinton, LA to Monroe, LA
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
223.8 mi
360 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Franklinton, LA
Alexander Isreb
Monroe, LA
adrian vieriu
Trip Overview
The drive from Franklinton, LA to Monroe, LA covers 223.8 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 10th Avenue, Dobson Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.21 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
111.9 miles from Franklinton, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 223.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
10th Avenue 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 3h 48m 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 Franklinton, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dobson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bene Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beulah Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Georgia Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
10th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklinton, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on Greenlaw Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
Greenlaw Street
2
Turn right onto 10th Avenue
512 ft
·
27 sec
·
10th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Dobson Street
495 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dobson Street
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto Bene Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Bene Street
6
Turn straight onto State Route 25
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
State Route 25
7
Continue straight
9.0 mi
·
13 min
8
Turn left onto Beulah Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Beulah Avenue
9
At the end of the road, turn left
18 mi
·
22 min
10
Turn sharp right onto South Broadway Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway Street
11
Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Georgia Avenue
12
Continue on Jackson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
13
Continue on Mississippi Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Mississippi Street
14
Continue on Northwest Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest Street
15
Turn left onto Smithdale Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithdale Road
16
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
17
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
1 min
18
Take the exit slight right
29 mi
·
33 min
19
At the end of the road, turn left
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
20
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
21
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
32 min
22
Keep slight left
6.0 mi
·
7 min
23
Take the exit slight right
13 mi
·
15 min
24
Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
25
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
26
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
22 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 111.9 miles from Franklinton, LA, or about 1h 54m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.9 miles or 1h 54m 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 7m
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 Franklinton, 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 Franklinton, LA
This is one driving day of about 223.8 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Franklinton, 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 111.9 mi from Franklinton, LA · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 111.9 miles from Franklinton, 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
$34.21 one way
$68.43 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $37.53 | $75.05 |
| premium | $4.61 | $40.62 | $81.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.72 | $99.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.1 | 0 | $23.50 | $10.74 |
| Efficient EV | 56 | 0 | $19.58 | $8.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.5 | 1 | $31.33 | $14.32 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
2:44 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
26 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 48m 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 Franklinton, LA to Monroe, LA covers 223.8 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Avenue, Dobson Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.9 miles from Franklinton, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.21 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 48m 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 Franklinton, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Franklinton, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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