Origin
Monroe, LA
Evening in Monroe on Thursday
Local time
6:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, LA to Midway, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
71.1 mi
114 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Midway, LA
Thiago Oliveira
Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, LA to Midway, LA covers 71.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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, US 84, I 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.7 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 71.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 71.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 54.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 80; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 80; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue
Turn right onto US 80; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
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
5
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
6
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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 54.7 mi | 1h 2m |
| US 84 | 13.7 mi | 20m |
| I 20 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Louisville Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Southern Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
— 54.7 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and Midway, LA.
1
Start on this road
38 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
45 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto US 80; LA 15
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 165 Business; LA 15
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North 5th Street
5
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
458 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 5th Street
6
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
8
Merge onto I 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 165 South: Columbia
11
Merge onto US 165
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
12
Take the exit
509 ft
·
13 sec
13
Continue on US 84
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US 84
14
Turn left onto LA 778
32 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Southern Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
LA 778
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.6 mi from Monroe, LA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Midway, LA
The final approach into Midway, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.79 | $23.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Midway, LA
Evening in Midway on Thursday
Local time
6:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 27m 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 Midway, LA covers 71.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Drive, US 84, I 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.6 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 $10.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 80; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Monroe, LA to Midway, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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