Trip from Gray, LA to Monroe, LA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

5h 14m

Distance

261.2 mi

420 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 1m ★

6 AM

5h 15m

8 AM

5h 42m

10 AM

5h 24m

12 PM

5h 21m

3 PM

5h 25m

5 PM

5h 40m

8 PM

5h 7m

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

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Gray, LA

Israyosoy S.

Monroe, LA

Perry Z

Trip Overview

This 261.2-mile drive from Gray, LA, to Monroe, LA, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 14 minutes. You'll be navigating a mix of local roads and interstate, with about 29% of your journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $39, and with one recommended stop, it's a manageable trip for a day. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides on this particular route. This drive offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B within Louisiana.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

130.6 miles from Gray, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 14m. Total distance: 261.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for a significant portion of this trip. While 29% of the route utilizes highways, much of your travel will be on local roads like Samuels Road and E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 75.7 miles on Samuels Road, which can feel substantial given the overall 'turn-heavy' profile. This means you'll be actively steering and navigating through varied local environments rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise.

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

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Samuels Road is the longest continuous segment at about 75.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near LA 20 / Jackson Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 261.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (LA 20 / Jackson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.6 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | LA 20 / Jackson Street

Enter roundabout onto LA 20 / Jackson Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

43.1 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

74.6 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport

83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Natchez

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8C Toward US 61 North: Natchez

260.1 mi into trip | ~5h 12m in

Take the exit toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Gray, LA to Monroe, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.

Airport

74.6 mi in | ~1h 34m | via I 110

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Samuels Road	75.7 mi	1h 28m
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North	63.2 mi	1h 12m
I 10	31.5 mi	34m
I 20	20.3 mi	22m
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge	10.6 mi	12m
West Airline Highway	8.9 mi	10m
Louisiana 20	8.1 mi	11m
LA 3213	6.8 mi	9m

Longest stretch: Samuels Road — 75.7 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on LA 316

27 ft · 3 sec · Bayou Blue Road

Turn right onto LA 24

6.0 mi · 8 min · West Park Avenue

Continue on LA 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Canal Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto LA 20

182 ft · 4 sec · Jackson Street

Continue on LA 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jackson Street

Continue on LA 20

397 ft · 8 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge

Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street

2.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Patrick Street

Turn left

195 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto LA 20

417 ft · 6 sec · North Canal Boulevard

Continue on LA 20

8.1 mi · 11 min · Louisiana 20

Keep slight left at fork onto LA 20

6.2 mi · 9 min · LA 20

Turn right onto LA 3127

2.3 mi · 3 min · LA 3127

Turn left onto LA 3213

6.8 mi · 9 min · LA 3213

Turn left onto US 61

8.9 mi · 10 min · West Airline Highway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 10

31 mi · 34 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 110

6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 110

2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Exit 8C Toward US 61 North: Natchez Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 61

3.8 mi · 5 min · Scenic Highway

Continue on US 61

76 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Samuels Road

Turn left

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Continue on US 84; US 425

2.4 mi · 2 min · John R Junkin Drive

Continue on US 84; US 425

11 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

Continue on US 425; LA 15

63 mi · 1 hr 12 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 20

20 mi · 22 min · I 20

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center

Keep slight right at fork

303 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto US 165 Business; LA 15

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North 6th Street

Turn left onto US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Louisville Avenue

Turn left

45 ft · 5 sec

Turn right

38 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 14-minute duration, starting early is your best bet to complete this 261.2-mile journey comfortably within a single day. Plan for your one recommended stop to break up the drive, perhaps midway through the 75.7-mile stretch on Samuels Road. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before heading into longer local road sections, as stations can be more spread out than on the interstate. The estimated fuel cost is $39, so factor that into your budget. This route's turn-heavy nature means staying alert and focused on navigation will be key to a smooth trip.

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 130.6 miles from Gray, LA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 miles.

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 57 miles or 1h 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 130.6 miles or 2h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Gray, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Gray, LA

This is one driving day of about 261.2 miles and 5h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Gray, 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.

The longest stretch is on Samuels Road for about 75.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 130.6 mi from Gray, LA · 2h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland, LA

131 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

Baton Rouge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maryland, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 130.6 miles from Gray, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Samuels Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.7 miles.

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

$39.45 one way

$78.89 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$43.30	$86.61
premium	$4.56	$46.88	$93.76
diesel	$5.61	$57.67	$115.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	78.4	0	$27.43	$12.54
Efficient EV	65.3	0	$22.85	$10.45
EV Truck/SUV	104.5	1	$36.57	$16.72

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Gray, LA

Night in Gray on Thursday

Local time

11:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monroe, LA

Night in Monroe on Thursday

Local time

11:04 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

5 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

5h 14m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Gray, LA to Monroe, LA covers 261.2 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Samuels Road, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, I 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 130.6 miles from Gray, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.45 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Gray, LA to Monroe, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.

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Trip from Gray, LA to Monroe, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Monroe, LA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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5 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 14m on the road

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