Trip from Monroe, LA to Golden Meadow, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 4m

Distance

299 mi

481 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 51m ★

6 AM

6h 4m

8 AM

6h 30m

10 AM

6h 13m

12 PM

6h 11m

3 PM

6h 15m

5 PM

6h 29m

8 PM

5h 57m

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

Perry Z

Golden Meadow, LA

Simon Berger

Trip Overview

The drive from Monroe, LA to Golden Meadow, LA covers 299 miles and takes about 6h 4m 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 $45.16 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

149.5 miles from Monroe, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 4m. Total distance: 299 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 4m drive with frequent turns across 299 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 34 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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monroe, LA to Golden Meadow, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Louisville Avenue	—	—
North 5th Street	—	—
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway	—	—
US 425	—	—
Seargent Prentiss Drive	—	—
I 110 South	—	—
Martin Luther King	—	—
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Louisville Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

39 ft · 8 sec · the route

Turn left

46 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto Louisville Avenue

266 ft · 9 sec · Louisville Avenue

Turn right onto North 5th Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North 5th Street

Continue on North 5th Street

459 ft · 8 sec · North 5th Street

Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Merge slight left

20 mi · 22 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 425: Rayville, Archibald

Turn right

76 mi · 1 hr 28 min

Keep slight right

525 ft · 14 sec

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 110 South: Baton Rouge

Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Merge slight right

31 mi · 34 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy

0.4 mi · 41 sec · US 61 South: Gramercy

Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway

Turn right

6.8 mi · 9 min

Turn right

2.3 mi · 3 min

Turn left

2.2 mi · 3 min

Turn straight

4.0 mi · 5 min

Turn sharp left

19 mi · 26 min

Turn left

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Merge slight left

3.4 mi · 3 min

Take the exit slight right toward LA 308: Raceland

0.3 mi · 30 sec · LA 308: Raceland

Keep slight left to continue on LA-308 East: Lockport

171 ft · 4 sec · LA-308 East: Lockport

Turn left

17 mi · 24 min

Continue on Larose Lift Bridge

0.6 mi · 1 min · Larose Lift Bridge

Turn straight

15 mi · 17 min

Turn left onto Saint Louis Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Saint Louis Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Bayou Drive

105 ft · 3 sec · South Bayou Drive

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 149.5 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 3h 2m 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 66 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 149.5 miles or 3h 2m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Golden Meadow, 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 299 miles and 6h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 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 149.5 mi from Monroe, LA · 3h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland, LA

150 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

Oxford, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maryland, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.5 miles from Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Golden Meadow, LA

The final approach into Golden Meadow, 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 Golden Meadow, 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

$45.16 one way

$90.31 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$49.57	$99.14
premium	$4.56	$53.67	$107.33
diesel	$5.61	$66.02	$132.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.7	1	$31.40	$14.35
Efficient EV	74.8	0	$26.16	$11.96
EV Truck/SUV	119.6	1	$41.86	$19.14

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Monroe, LA

Afternoon in Monroe on Thursday

Local time

3:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Golden Meadow, LA

Afternoon in Golden Meadow on Thursday

Local time

3:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°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

6 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

6h 4m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Golden Meadow, LA covers 299 miles and takes about 6h 4m 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 149.5 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 $45.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monroe, LA to Golden Meadow, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Monroe, LA to Golden Meadow, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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