Origin
Monroe, LA
Evening in Monroe on Thursday
Local time
6:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, LA to Presquille, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 38m
Distance
291.6 mi
469 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 25m
★
6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 5m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 45m
3 PM
5h 49m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Presquille, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, LA to Presquille, LA covers 291.6 miles and takes about 5h 38m 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 $44.04 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
145.8 miles from Monroe, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 291.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Monroe, LA to Presquille, LA covers 291.6 miles and takes about 5h 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 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?
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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 291.6 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 30 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
|
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
5
193.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 44m in
|
LA 92-1 / Young Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| 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 |
| Coteau Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Pineville Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| East Park Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 2.2 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 Presquille, 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
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 90; LA 182
19
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morgan Avenue
20
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
21
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
22
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
St Etienne Road
23
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Young Street
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
US 90
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
31
Keep slight right at fork
394 ft
·
9 sec
32
Turn straight onto LA 24
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
33
Turn left onto LA 660
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Coteau Road
34
Turn right onto LA 3087
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Boulevard
35
Turn left onto LA 659
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
36
Turn right onto LA 24
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Highway 24
37
Turn left onto 43
350 ft
·
9 sec
·
Country Drive
38
Arrive at destination
43
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 145.8 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 2h 46m 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 64 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.8 miles or 2h 46m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Presquille, 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 291.6 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 145.8 mi from Monroe, LA · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.8 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.
Arriving in Presquille, LA
The final approach into Presquille, 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 Presquille, 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
$44.04 one way
$88.08 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $48.34 | $96.69 |
| premium | $4.56 | $52.34 | $104.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.38 | $128.76 |
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
$44
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102 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 | 87.5 | 1 | $30.62 | $14.00 |
| Efficient EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.52 | $11.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.6 | 1 | $40.82 | $18.66 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Destination
Presquille, LA
Evening in Presquille on Thursday
Local time
6:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
25 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
5h 38m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Monroe, LA to Presquille, LA covers 291.6 miles and takes about 5h 38m 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 90, Martin Luther King, Jr Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.8 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 $44.04 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 291.6 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.
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 Presquille, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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