Origin
Monroe, LA
Night in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
9:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, LA to Barataria, LA
Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
284.3 mi
457 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 34m
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6 AM
5h 47m
8 AM
6h 13m
10 AM
5h 56m
12 PM
5h 54m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 12m
8 PM
5h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, LA to Barataria, LA covers 284.3 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Louisville Avenue, North 5th Street, Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.46 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
142.1 miles from Monroe, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 47m drive with frequent turns across 284.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monroe, LA to Barataria, 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 Barataria, 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
·
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 left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
17
Merge slight right
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
19
Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
20
Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Clearview Parkway
21
Continue on South Clearview Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Clearview Parkway
22
Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Huey P. Long Bridge
23
Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Nine Mile Point Road
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Point Road
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Westbank Expressway
30 ft
·
Westbank Expressway
26
Keep slight left to continue on US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
27
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
28
Merge slight right onto Westbank Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Westbank Expressway
29
Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
30
Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Ames Boulevard
31
Turn left onto Barataria Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
32
Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
33
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Jean Lafitte Boulevard
34
Turn right onto Fisherman Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Fisherman Boulevard
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto Privateer Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Privateer Boulevard
36
Turn left onto Autin Street
174 ft
·
8 sec
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Autin Street
37
Arrive at your destination
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 142.1 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 2h 53m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.1 miles or 2h 53m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barataria, 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 284.3 miles and 5h 47m.
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 142.1 mi from Monroe, LA · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 142.1 miles from Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barataria, LA
The final approach into Barataria, 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 Barataria, 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
$43.46 one way
$86.92 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $47.67 | $95.34 |
| premium | $4.61 | $51.60 | $103.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.16 | $126.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.3 | 1 | $29.85 | $13.65 |
| Efficient EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.88 | $11.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.7 | 1 | $39.80 | $18.20 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Barataria, LA
Night in Barataria on Sunday
Local time
9:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
23 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 47m 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 Barataria, LA covers 284.3 miles and takes about 5h 47m 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 142.1 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 $43.46 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 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monroe, LA to Barataria, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monroe, LA to Barataria, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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