Origin
Monroe, LA
Afternoon in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, LA to Addis, LA
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
195.2 mi
314 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Monroe, LA
adrian vieriu
Addis, LA
Abenezer Muluken
Trip Overview
Spanning 195.2 miles, this trip from Monroe to Addis takes approximately 3 hours and 54 minutes of driving time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, you should expect a more engaged experience than a standard highway commute. It is perfectly manageable as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to stress about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting roughly $27 for fuel should cover your needs for the journey. Since both Monroe and Addis are located within the Southeast region of Louisiana, you will remain within a consistent geographical landscape throughout the entire trip.
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
97.6 miles from Monroe, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a departure defined by local roads, starting with Louisville Avenue and North 5th Street before navigating through the Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway. The route is entirely local, featuring a 0% highway share, which means you won't find yourself settling into a long, monotonous interstate cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Louisville Avenue, highlighting the technical, turn-heavy nature of this drive. You will need to stay focused on the road as you transition through various local segments. This drive is best suited for those who prefer navigating community thoroughfares over the predictable pace of a high-speed expressway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Louisville 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Monroe, LA to Addis, LA is easy. At 3h 54m 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 Monroe, LA to Addis, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 425 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seargent Prentiss Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 110 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Louisville Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and Addis, LA.
1
Start on the route
39 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto Louisville Avenue
266 ft
·
9 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
4
Turn right onto North 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North 5th Street
5
Continue on North 5th Street
459 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 5th Street
6
Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
7
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
8
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
22 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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US 425: Rayville, Archibald
10
Turn right
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
11
Keep slight right
525 ft
·
14 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
79 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Seargent Prentiss Drive
13
Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 110 South: Baton Rouge
14
Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
15
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Lafayette
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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I 10 West: Lafayette
17
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine
19
Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
LA 1 South: Plaquemine
20
Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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LA 1 South: Plaquemine
21
Merge slight left onto Highway 1 South
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 1 South
22
Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
1st Street
23
Continue on 1st Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 195.2-mile journey, try to depart early in the day to avoid peak local traffic and stay alert behind the wheel. You only need to plan for one scheduled stop, which provides enough flexibility to stretch your legs without significantly delaying your arrival in Addis. Since you are navigating local streets rather than highways, keep a close eye on your GPS to manage the frequent turns efficiently. Prioritize filling your tank before you head out to comfortably cover the $27 fuel estimate. Because the drive is under four hours, you have plenty of freedom to adjust your pace based on your personal comfort level.
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 97.6 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.6 miles or 1h 57m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Addis, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Monroe, 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 Monroe, LA
This is one driving day of about 195.2 miles and 3h 54m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.6 mi from Monroe, LA · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 97.6 miles from Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Addis, LA
The final approach into Addis, 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 Addis, 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
$29.84 one way
$59.68 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $32.73 | $65.46 |
| premium | $4.61 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.37 | $86.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.50 | $9.37 |
| Efficient EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.08 | $7.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.33 | $12.49 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Addis, LA
Afternoon in Addis on Sunday
Local time
2:44 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
3h 54m 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 Monroe, LA to Addis, LA covers 195.2 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Louisville Avenue, North 5th Street, Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.6 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 $29.84 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Monroe, LA to Addis, LA is easy. At 3h 54m 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 Monroe, LA to Addis, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monroe, LA to Addis, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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