Trip from Monroe, LA to Cecilia, LA

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Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

184.8 mi

297 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 25m ★

6 AM

3h 37m

8 AM

4h 2m

10 AM

3h 46m

12 PM

3h 43m

3 PM

3h 47m

5 PM

4h 1m

8 PM

3h 30m

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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Cecilia, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Monroe, LA to Cecilia, LA covers 184.8 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, Main Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.7 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.91 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

92.4 miles from Monroe, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 184.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Martin Luther King Jr Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 88.7 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 0.1 miles in near US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 184.8 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 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

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

2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia

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

Toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia

2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 165 South: Columbia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 165 South: Columbia

95.8 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

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

Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

169.5 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Take the exit toward LA 93: Grand Coteau, Sunset

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

Toward LA 93: Grand Coteau, Sunset

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Sunset

169.5 mi in | ~3h 10m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Martin Luther King Jr Drive	88.7 mi	1h 43m
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway	72.9 mi	1h 14m
Main Highway	5.9 mi	10m
Pineville Expressway	4.2 mi	5m
State Route 93	3.2 mi	5m
Bayou Courtableau Highway	3.1 mi	5m
East Martin Luther King Jr Drive	1.2 mi	2m
I 20	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Martin Luther King Jr Drive — 88.7 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

38 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn left

45 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto US 80; LA 15

265 ft · 8 sec · Louisville Avenue

Turn right onto US 165 Business; LA 15

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North 5th Street

Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15

458 ft · 7 sec · North 5th Street

Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Merge onto I 20

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 165 South: Columbia

Merge onto US 165

89 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 165 North: Monroe

Merge onto US 167

4.2 mi · 5 min · Pineville Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 167

Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

Merge onto I 49; US 167; US 71 BYP

73 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward LA 93: Grand Coteau, Sunset

Turn left

81 ft · 2 sec

Turn left onto LA 93

0.2 mi · 21 sec · State Highway 93

Turn straight onto LA 93

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West Martin Luther King Drive

Turn right onto LA 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Continue on LA 93

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

Continue on LA 93

3.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 93

Continue on LA 93

3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway

Turn slight right onto LA 31

0.6 mi · 1 min · Neblet Street

Continue on LA 31

5.9 mi · 10 min · Main Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto LA 355

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway

Arrive at destination

LA 355

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 92.4 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.7 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.4 miles or 1h 49m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cecilia, 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 184.8 miles and 3h 37m.

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 Martin Luther King Jr Drive for about 88.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.4 mi from Monroe, LA · 1h 49m into the drive

city in and county seat of Smith County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tyler, TX

92 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

Tyler, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Tyler, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.4 miles from Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Martin Luther King Jr Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.7 miles.

Arriving in Cecilia, LA

The final approach into Cecilia, 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 Cecilia, 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

$27.91 one way

$55.82 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$30.64	$61.28
premium	$4.56	$33.17	$66.34
diesel	$5.61	$40.80	$81.60

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: 64.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	55.4	$19.40	$8.87
Efficient EV	46.2	$16.17	$7.39
EV Truck/SUV	73.9	$25.87	$11.83

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Monroe, LA

Afternoon in Monroe on Tuesday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cecilia, LA

Afternoon in Cecilia on Tuesday

Local time

2:47 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

3h 37m 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 Cecilia, LA covers 184.8 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, Main Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 92.4 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 $27.91 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.