Origin
Monroe, LA
Night in Monroe on Thursday
Local time
9:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, LA to Milton, LA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
195.1 mi
314 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 34m
★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Milton, LA
Alberto Ramírez Sobrino
Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, LA to Milton, LA covers 195.1 miles and takes about 3h 46m 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, Veterans Memorial Expressway 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 $29.46 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
97.5 miles from Monroe, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 195.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 46m drive with frequent turns across 195.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 195.1 miles you will encounter 16 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: 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 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
6
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
6
185.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
|
East Kaliste Saloom Road
Turn right onto East Kaliste Saloom Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 88.7 mi | 1h 43m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr Highway | 76 mi | 1h 17m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| East Kaliste Saloom Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Pineville Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| East Broussard Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 90 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
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 Milton, 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
89 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
12
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 165 North: Monroe
13
Merge onto US 167
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pineville Expressway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 167
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
15
Merge onto I 49; US 167; US 71 BYP
76 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
16
Continue on I 49; US 167
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
17
Continue on I 49; LA 182
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
18
Continue on US 90; LA 182
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 90; LA 182
19
Turn right onto East Kaliste Saloom Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
East Kaliste Saloom Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto East Broussard Road
272 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Broussard Road
21
Continue on East Broussard Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Broussard Road
22
At end of road, turn right onto LA 92
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Milton Avenue
23
Turn left onto Espasie Drive
132 ft
·
5 sec
·
Espasie Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Espasie Drive
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 97.5 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 1h 56m 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 43 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.5 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milton, 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 195.1 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 97.5 mi from Monroe, LA · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.5 miles from Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Martin Luther King Jr Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.7 miles.
Arriving in Milton, LA
The final approach into Milton, 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 Milton, 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
$29.46 one way
$58.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $32.35 | $64.69 |
| premium | $4.56 | $35.02 | $70.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.08 | $86.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
(2.2 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.49 | $9.36 |
| Efficient EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.07 | $7.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78 | 0 | $27.31 | $12.49 |
Gas CO2
68 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.
Destination
Milton, LA
Night in Milton on Thursday
Local time
9:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
8 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
3h 46m 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 Milton, LA covers 195.1 miles and takes about 3h 46m 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, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.5 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 $29.46 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 195.1 miles you will encounter 16 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: 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.
The route from Monroe, LA to Milton, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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