Trip from Grambling, LA to Monroe, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

38m

Distance

36.8 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 38m

8 AM

0h 45m

10 AM

0h 41m

12 PM

0h 40m

3 PM

0h 41m

5 PM

0h 44m

8 PM

0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Grambling, LA to Monroe, LA covers 36.8 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Rwe Jones Drive, LA 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 38m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 36.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Martin Luther King Jr 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Grambling, LA to Monroe, LA is easy. At 38m 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 Grambling, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Martin Luther King Jr Avenue	—	—
Rwe Jones Drive	—	—
LA 34	—	—
LA 34 North	—	—
Stella Street	—	—
Mill Street	—	—
Bridge Street	—	—
Louisville Avenue	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Martin Luther King Jr Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grambling, LA and Monroe, LA.

1

Start on Main Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Main Street

2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

3

Turn right onto Rwe Jones Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Rwe Jones Drive

4

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 43 sec

5

Merge slight left

34 mi · 36 min

6

Take the exit slight right toward LA 34

0.1 mi · 17 sec · LA 34

7

Keep slight left to continue on LA 34 North

0.4 mi · 50 sec · LA 34 North

8

Turn straight onto Stella Street

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Stella Street

9

Continue on Mill Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Mill Street

10

Continue on Bridge Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Bridge Street

11

Continue on Louisville Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Louisville Avenue

12

Turn right

46 ft · 5 sec

13

Turn right

39 ft · 3 sec

14

Arrive at your 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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11	$3.86	$1.77
Efficient EV	9.2	$3.22	$1.47
EV Truck/SUV	14.7	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Grambling, LA

Evening in Grambling on Thursday

Local time

6:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monroe, LA

Evening in Monroe on Thursday

Local time

6:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

1 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

38m 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 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Rwe Jones Drive, LA 34. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

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.

The drive from Grambling, LA to Monroe, LA is easy. At 38m 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 Grambling, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Grambling, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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