Origin
Jennings, LA
Late night in Jennings on Monday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jennings, LA to Monroe, LA
Drive Time
4h
Distance
181.9 mi
293 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
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6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Monroe, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Jennings to Monroe, you should prepare for a trek covering 193.2 miles. This trip typically takes about 3 hours and 23 minutes, making it a manageable day trip for most drivers. You will navigate primarily via North Main Street, West Academy Avenue, and Elton Road, staying entirely within the Southeast region of Louisiana. Budgeting around $26 for fuel should cover your needs for the journey. Since the route is straightforward enough to complete in a single day, you likely won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace.
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
91 miles from Jennings, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting through a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route involves zero highway driving, you will navigate local roads for the entire 193.2-mile distance. There is no long-haul highway stretch to lean on, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on North Main Street. You will find that the personality of the road remains consistent, favoring local navigation over high-speed travel throughout the duration of your trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 165 is the longest continuous segment at about 78.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Academy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (LA 26 / Elton Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Academy Avenue
Turn left onto West Academy Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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LA 26 / Elton Road
At end of road, turn right onto LA 26 / Elton Road
Navigation decision point
5
180.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m 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
5
180.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 165 | 78.2 mi | 1h 33m |
| Monroe Highway | 62.5 mi | 1h 13m |
| Highway 26 | 29.7 mi | 52m |
| Macarthur Drive | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Elton Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 20 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 165
— 78.2 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jennings, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on East Plaquemine Street
286 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Plaquemine Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto West Academy Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Academy Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto LA 26
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Elton Road
5
Continue on LA 26
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
State Route 26
6
Continue on LA 26
30 mi
·
52 min
·
Highway 26
7
Continue on LA 26
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
8
Turn right onto US 165
49 mi
·
1 hr
·
US 165
9
Turn slight left onto Macarthur Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Drive
10
Turn right
104 ft
·
6 sec
11
Turn left onto US 71; US 165
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Macarthur Drive
12
Continue on US 71; US 165
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
13
Continue on US 71; US 165
62 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Monroe Highway
14
Continue on US 165; LA 4
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US 165; LA 4
15
Turn straight onto US 165
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 165
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge onto I 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
20
Keep slight right at fork
303 ft
·
7 sec
21
Turn straight onto US 165 Business; LA 15
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
22
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
23
Turn left onto US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
24
Turn left
45 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn right
38 ft
·
2 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, plan to leave early in the day to ensure you have plenty of daylight for navigating local turns. You are allotted one stop during this 3-hour and 23-minute drive, so choose a location roughly halfway to stretch your legs and refresh. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $26 estimated cost is based on local road efficiency rather than steady highway speeds. Given the nature of these local roads, staying alert for frequent turns will be your biggest challenge, so utilize a reliable GPS to keep your bearings while transitioning between North Main Street, West Academy Avenue, and Elton Road.
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 91 miles from Jennings, LA, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.2 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 80 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91 miles or 2h 12m 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 21m
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 Jennings, 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 Jennings, LA
This is one driving day of about 181.9 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jennings, 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 US 165 for about 78.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91 mi from Jennings, LA · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 91 miles from Jennings, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 165 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.2 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
$27.81 one way
$55.62 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
| premium | $4.61 | $33.01 | $66.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.41 | $80.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.10 | $8.73 |
| Efficient EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.92 | $7.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.47 | $11.64 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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
Late night in Monroe on Monday
Local time
5:45 AM
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
22 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
4h 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 Jennings, LA to Monroe, LA covers 181.9 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 165, Monroe Highway, Highway 26. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91 miles from Jennings, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.81 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.
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Academy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (LA 26 / Elton Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jennings, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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