Trip from Marksville, LA to Monroe, LA

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

129.5 mi

208 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 31m ★

6 AM

2h 41m

8 AM

3h 2m

10 AM

2h 49m

12 PM

2h 47m

3 PM

2h 50m

5 PM

3h 1m

8 PM

2h 35m

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

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Marksville, LA

Abhishek Navlakha

Monroe, LA

adrian vieriu

Trip Overview

The drive from Marksville, LA to Monroe, LA covers 129.5 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Monroe Highway, Tunica Drive West, US 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.5 miles on Monroe Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.80 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

64.8 miles from Marksville, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 129.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Monroe Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 82.5 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 28.8 miles in near US 167; US 71 BYP.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 129.5 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 28.8 miles (US 167; US 71 BYP): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

28.8 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 167; US 71 BYP

Keep slight right at fork onto US 167; US 71 BYP toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

32.9 mi into trip | ~44m in | US 167

Take the exit onto US 167 toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

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

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pinevill...

33.1 mi into trip | ~45m in | US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expr...

37.7 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

37.9 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 165 North: Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 165 North: Monroe

Towns Along This Route

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

Alexandria

28.6 mi in | ~39m | via US 167; US 71 BYP

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Monroe Highway	82.5 mi	1h 36m
Tunica Drive West	18.8 mi	25m
US 167	9.2 mi	12m
US 165	6.1 mi	7m
Highway 3170	3.9 mi	5m
US 71	3.8 mi	4m
State Route 3170	1.6 mi	2m
I 20	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Monroe Highway — 82.5 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Ogden

174 ft · 9 sec · West Ogden

Turn right onto LA 107; LA 115

0.3 mi · 39 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto LA 1

19 mi · 25 min · Tunica Drive West

Turn left onto LA 3170

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 3170

Continue on LA 3170

3.9 mi · 5 min · Highway 3170

Turn right onto US 71; US 167

3.8 mi · 4 min · US 71; US 167

Take the ramp onto US 167; US 71 BYP

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 167; US 71 BYP

Toward I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandria

Keep slight right at fork onto US 167; US 71 BYP

4.1 mi · 5 min · US 167; US 71 BYP

Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

Take the exit onto US 167

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 167

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167

4.6 mi · 6 min · US 167

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

337 ft · 8 sec

Toward US 165 North: Monroe

Merge onto US 165

83 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

Turn straight onto US 165

6.1 mi · 7 min · US 165

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 20

1.0 mi · 1 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

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 64.8 miles from Marksville, LA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.5 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.8 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 12m

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 Marksville, 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 Marksville, LA

This is one driving day of about 129.5 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marksville, 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 Monroe Highway for about 82.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.8 mi from Marksville, LA · 1h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Garland, TX

65 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

Jasper, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Garland, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.8 miles from Marksville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Monroe Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.5 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

$19.80 one way

$39.59 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$21.71	$43.43
premium	$4.61	$23.50	$47.01
diesel	$5.64	$28.77	$57.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.9	$13.60	$6.22
Efficient EV	32.4	$11.33	$5.18
EV Truck/SUV	51.8	$18.13	$8.29

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Marksville, LA

Late night in Marksville on Monday

Local time

2:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monroe, LA

Late night in Monroe on Monday

Local time

2:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

63°F

Garland, TX

65 mi in

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

24 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

2h 41m 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 Marksville, LA to Monroe, LA covers 129.5 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Monroe Highway, Tunica Drive West, US 167. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 64.8 miles from Marksville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.80 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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

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Trip from Marksville, LA to Monroe, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

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

Marksville, LA

Monroe, LA

Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 41m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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