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Drive Time
5h 53m
Distance
301.6 mi
485 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Montegut, LA
Jimmy Ramírez
The drive from Monroe, LA to Montegut, LA covers 301.6 miles and takes about 5h 53m 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 90, Martin Luther King, Jr Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.7 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.55 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
150.8 miles from Monroe, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
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The drive from Monroe, LA to Montegut, LA covers 301.6 miles and takes about 5h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 301.6 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 165 South: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 88.7 mi | 1h 43m |
| US 90 | 87.8 mi | 1h 37m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr Highway | 76 mi | 1h 17m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| Highway 56 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Coteau Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Pineville Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and Montegut, LA.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn right onto US 80; LA 15
Turn right onto US 165 Business; LA 15
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 20
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 165
Turn left
Merge onto US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
Merge onto I 49; US 167; US 71 BYP
Continue on I 49; US 167
Continue on I 49; LA 182
Continue on US 90; LA 182
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
Turn left onto LA 3073
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto LA 24
Turn left onto LA 660
Turn right onto LA 3087
Turn left onto LA 24
Continue on LA 56
Turn left onto LA 58
Continue on LA 58
At end of road, turn right onto LA 55
Turn left onto Price Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 150.8 miles or 2h 51m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montegut, LA than in the middle of the route.
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 301.6 miles and 5h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.8 mi from Monroe, LA · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 150.8 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.
The final approach into Montegut, 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 Montegut, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$45.55 one way
$91.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $54.13 | $108.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.59 | $133.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$46
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.5 | 1 | $31.67 | $14.48 |
| Efficient EV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.39 | $12.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.6 | 1 | $42.22 | $19.30 |
Gas CO2
106 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Monroe on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Montegut on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
77°F
Newton, TX
151 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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