Trip from Monroe, LA to Livonia, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 42m

Distance

192.8 mi

310 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 30m ★

6 AM

3h 42m

8 AM

4h 7m

10 AM

3h 51m

12 PM

3h 48m

3 PM

3h 52m

5 PM

4h 6m

8 PM

3h 35m

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

Livonia, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Monroe, LA to Livonia, LA covers 192.8 miles and takes about 3h 42m 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, US 190 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 $29.12 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

96.4 miles from Monroe, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Martin Luther King Jr Drive	88.7 mi	1h 43m
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway	64.5 mi	1h 5m
US 190	30.9 mi	39m
Pineville Expressway	4.2 mi	5m
I 20	1 mi	1m
US 167	0.8 mi	1m
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway	0.7 mi	1m
State Route 78	0.3 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 Livonia, 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

64 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

Keep slight left at fork

362 ft · 9 sec

Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto US 190

31 mi · 39 min · US 190

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto LA 78

0.3 mi · 33 sec · State Route 78

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

LA 78

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 96.4 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 1h 55m 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 42 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.4 miles or 1h 55m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livonia, 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 192.8 miles and 3h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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.

suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ball, LA

96 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

West Monroe, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.4 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Warehouse No 1 Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monroe, Louisiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13183221340

Visit website

Restaurant Cotton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monroe, Louisiana

0.6 mi

The Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alexandria, Louisiana

2.2 mi

Warehouse No 1 Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13183221340

Visit website

Restaurant Cotton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Expensive

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13183250818

Visit website

The Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.4

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13184484220

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

West Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13183255505

Visit website

Brocatos Breakfast & Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.4

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 6–9:30 am

+13184437520

Visit website

The Creek Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.2

Woodworth, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+13184490674

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

West Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

West Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Alexandria Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 96.4

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13184433458

Visit website

Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13183292400

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 161.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

161.6 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | US 190

Merge onto US 190

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.12 one way

$58.23 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$31.96	$63.93
premium	$4.56	$34.61	$69.21
diesel	$5.61	$42.57	$85.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Nissan Charging Station

Opelousas, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Opelousas, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Opelousas, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

West Monroe, Louisiana

EVgo

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Alexandria, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Alexandria, Louisiana

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Monroe, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Monroe, Louisiana

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 6 Other: 4 Blink: 3 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 2 Tesla Destination: 2 EVgo: 1 Shell Recharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.8	$20.24	$9.25
Efficient EV	48.2	$16.87	$7.71
EV Truck/SUV	77.1	$26.99	$12.34

Gas CO2

67 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Monroe, LA

Afternoon in Monroe on Saturday

Local time

1:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Livonia, LA

Afternoon in Livonia on Saturday

Local time

1:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°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

2 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 42m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 192.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 20 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?

7/10

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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 192.8 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.

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 Livonia, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

Opelousas

161 mi in | ~3h

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 192.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Monroe, LA to Livonia, LA covers 192.8 miles and takes about 3h 42m 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, US 190. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 96.4 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 $29.12 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.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Monroe, LA to Livonia, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Warehouse No 1 Restaurant

Warehouse No 1 Restaurant

Restaurant Cotton

The Cottage Restaurant

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Brocatos Breakfast & Lunch

The Creek Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Alexandria Museum of Art

Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Monroe, LA

Livonia, LA

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 42m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip from Monroe, LA to Livonia, LA?

What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

How hard is the drive from Monroe, LA to Livonia, LA?

Where does this route get tricky?

What towns show up on signs driving from Monroe, LA to Livonia, LA?

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