Origin
Grambling, LA
Morning in Grambling on Friday
Local time
8:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grambling, LA to Monroe, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grambling, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Trip Overview
The drive from Grambling, LA to Monroe, LA covers 36.8 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Rwe Jones Drive, Louisville Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.5 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 36.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and Rwe Jones Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.5 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Rwe Jones Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (LA 149 / Rwe Jones Drive): Navigation decision point; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 149 / Rwe Jones Drive
Turn right onto LA 149 / Rwe Jones Drive
Navigation decision point
4
34.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward LA 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 34
5
35 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 34 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 34 North
4
36.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 33.5 mi | 36m |
| Rwe Jones Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Louisville Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mill Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Stella Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 33.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grambling, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto LA 150
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
3
Turn right onto LA 149
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rwe Jones Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge onto I 20
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 20
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward LA 34
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward LA 34 North
8
Turn straight onto LA 34
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Stella Street
9
Continue on LA 34
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mill Street
10
Continue on LA 34
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bridge Street
11
Continue on US 80; LA 15
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Louisville Avenue
12
Turn right
45 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn right
38 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.56 one way
$11.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Monroe on Friday
Local time
8:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
30 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
43m 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 Grambling, LA to Monroe, LA covers 36.8 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Rwe Jones Drive, Louisville Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Grambling, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (LA 149 / Rwe Jones Drive): Navigation decision point; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Grambling, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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