Trip from Monroe, LA to Schriever, LA

Drive Time

5h 9m

Distance

257.6 mi

415 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

Downtown Monroe, LA, LA

Monroe, LA

adrian vieriu

Downtown Schriever, LA, LA

Schriever, LA

cottonbro studio

Trip Overview

The drive from Monroe, LA to Schriever, LA covers 257.6 miles and takes about 5h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Seargent Prentiss Drive, US 425, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.38 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

128.8 miles from Monroe, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 9m highway drive covering 257.6 miles, with most of the trip on Seargent Prentiss Drive and US 425. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seargent Prentiss Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 79.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Seargent Prentiss Drive and US 425. 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 257.6 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 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These 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
21.5 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
6
186 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
186.6 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
217.8 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in

Take the exit toward US 61 South: Gramercy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward US 61 South: Gramercy

Towns Along This Route

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

Archibald

21.5 mi in | ~24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Seargent Prentiss Drive 79.3 mi 1h 34m
US 425 76.2 mi 1h 28m
I 10 31.3 mi 34m
I 20 20.3 mi 22m
LA 20 11.2 mi 16m
Airline Highway 9.1 mi 11m
LA 641 6.8 mi 9m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway 6.2 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Seargent Prentiss Drive — 79.3 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and Schriever, 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

20 mi · 22 min · I 20
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
10

Turn right onto US 425

76 mi · 1 hr 28 min · US 425
11

Keep slight right at fork

526 ft · 14 sec
12

Merge onto US 61

79 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
14

Continue on I 110

2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 110

5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 110

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 10

31 mi · 34 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 187 Toward US 61 South: Gramercy Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto US 61

9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
20

Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3213

6.8 mi · 9 min · LA 641; LA 3213
21

Turn right onto LA 3127

2.3 mi · 3 min · LA 3127
22

Turn left onto LA 20

2.2 mi · 3 min · LA 20
23

Turn straight onto LA 20

9.0 mi · 12 min · LA 20
24

Continue on LA 20

3.1 mi · 4 min · Louisiana 20
25

Continue on LA 20

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Canal Boulevard
26

Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street

2.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Patrick Street
27

Continue on LA 20

397 ft · 8 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge
28

Continue on LA 1; LA 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jackson Street
29

Enter roundabout onto LA 20

139 ft · 2 sec · Canal Boulevard
30

Continue on LA 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Canal Boulevard
31

Continue on LA 20

2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
32

Turn slight right onto LA 20

186 ft · 6 sec · LA 20
33

Turn left onto Highway 24

382 ft · 11 sec · Highway 24
34

Arrive at destination

Highway 24

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 128.8 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 128.8 miles or 2h 30m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schriever, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Monroe, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 257.6 miles and 5h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 Seargent Prentiss Drive for about 79.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 128.8 mi from Monroe, LA · 2h 30m into the drive

Downtown Maryland, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland, LA

129 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.

Popular next leg

Maryland, LA to Schriever, LA

80.1 mi · 1h 42m

Pacing Suggestions

Alexandria, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maryland, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 128.8 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 Seargent Prentiss Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.

Arriving in Schriever, LA

The final approach into Schriever, 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 Schriever, 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

$39.38 one way

$78.76 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $43.19 $86.39
premium $4.61 $46.75 $93.51
diesel $5.64 $57.23 $114.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77.3 0 $27.05 $12.36
Efficient EV 64.4 0 $22.54 $10.30
EV Truck/SUV 103 1 $36.06 $16.49

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 8 hours ago

Origin

Monroe, LA

Afternoon in Monroe on Sunday

Local time

2:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Schriever, LA

Afternoon in Schriever on Sunday

Local time

2:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°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

23 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

5h 9m 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 Schriever, LA covers 257.6 miles and takes about 5h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seargent Prentiss Drive, US 425, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.8 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 $39.38 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 20 significant decision points across 257.6 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 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Monroe, LA to Schriever, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.

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