Origin
Monroe, LA
Afternoon in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, LA to Abita Springs, LA
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
246.8 mi
397 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, LA
adrian vieriu
Abita Springs, LA
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, LA to Abita Springs, LA covers 246.8 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 425, I 55, US 98 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.1 miles on US 425. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
123.4 miles from Monroe, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 46m highway drive covering 246.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 425 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.1 miles on US 425.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 425 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 425 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 246.8 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 0.1 miles (US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles (US 425): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street
Turn right onto US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 425
Turn right onto US 425
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
131.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
238.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 31m in
Take the exit toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Monroe, LA to Abita Springs, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.
Archibald
21.5 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 425 | 74.1 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 55 | 43.2 mi | 46m |
| US 98 | 43.2 mi | 48m |
| US 84 | 28.3 mi | 32m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| I 20 | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| US 61 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Highway 36 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 425
— 74.1 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and Abita Springs, LA.
1
Start on this road
38 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
45 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto US 80; LA 15
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 165 Business; LA 15
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North 5th Street
5
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
458 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 5th Street
6
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
8
Merge onto I 20
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 20
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
10
Turn right onto US 425
74 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
US 425
Use the none lane.
11
Turn left onto South Canal Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Canal Street
12
Turn right onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Street
13
Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Martin Luther King Jr Street
14
Turn right onto East Franklin Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Franklin Street
15
Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Devereaux Drive
16
Take the ramp onto Devereaux Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Devereaux Drive
17
Merge onto US 61; US 84
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 61; US 84
18
Take the exit onto US 84
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US 84
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork
167 ft
·
4 sec
21
Turn right onto US 98; MS 184
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 98; MS 184
22
Turn right onto US 98
29 mi
·
32 min
·
US 98
23
Take the exit onto US 98
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US 98
24
Continue on I 55
43 mi
·
46 min
·
I 55
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 29A
Toward I 12 East: Slidell
26
Merge onto I 12
21 mi
·
22 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 59
Toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn left onto LA 21
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 21
29
Turn straight onto LA 21
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tyler Street
Use the none lane.
30
Turn right onto US 190 Business; LA 21
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West 21st Avenue
31
Keep slight right at fork
89 ft
·
1 sec
32
Turn slight right onto US 190 Business; LA 21
370 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 21st Avenue
33
Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Boston Street
34
Continue on LA 21
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Military Road
35
Turn right onto LA 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Covington Highway
36
Continue on LA 36
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 36
37
Enter roundabout onto LA 59
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
LA 59
38
Continue on LA 59
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
LA 59
39
Arrive at destination
LA 59
Trip Plan
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 123.4 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.1 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.4 miles or 2h 24m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abita Springs, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Monroe, 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 Monroe, LA
This is one driving day of about 246.8 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monroe, 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 425 for about 74.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.4 mi from Monroe, LA · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 123.4 miles from Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 425 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.1 miles.
Arriving in Abita Springs, LA
The final approach into Abita Springs, 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 Abita Springs, 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
$37.73 one way
$75.46 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $41.38 | $82.77 |
| premium | $4.61 | $44.79 | $89.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $54.83 | $109.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74 | 0 | $25.91 | $11.85 |
| Efficient EV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.60 | $9.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.7 | 1 | $34.55 | $15.80 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Destination
Abita Springs, LA
Afternoon in Abita Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
24 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
4h 46m 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 Monroe, LA to Abita Springs, LA covers 246.8 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 425, I 55, US 98. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.4 miles from Monroe, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.73 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 demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 246.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles (US 425): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Monroe, LA to Abita Springs, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.
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