Trip from Monroe, LA to Waggaman, LA

Drive Time

5h 17m

Distance

266.6 mi

429 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

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Monroe, LA

adrian vieriu

Waggaman, LA

Richy Dannielz

Trip Overview

Traveling from Monroe to Waggaman covers 266.6 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 17 minutes. Because this is a straightforward 1-day trip, you can easily complete the journey without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Seargent Prentiss Drive, US 425, and I-10 to reach your destination in Southeast Louisiana. Budgeting around $41 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. Since both cities are located within the same state, the transition between regions feels familiar while still requiring a solid block of time behind the wheel. It is a practical, efficient route for those looking to reach the outskirts of New Orleans directly.

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

133.3 miles from Monroe, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 68% of your time will be spent cruising on major roads. The journey features a variety of driving conditions, starting with a 79.3-mile stretch on Seargent Prentiss Drive, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the route. As you transition from local highways onto the interstate, the pace of the drive shifts significantly. You will navigate a blend of regional roads and high-speed highway travel, making it a functional drive rather than a winding scenic tour. Stay alert as you transition between these different road types, as the shift from US 425 to the interstate flow changes the intensity of the driving experience.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 266.6 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 21.8 miles (US 425): Lane positioning matters here; at 186 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

21.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 425

Turn right onto US 425

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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.

257.4 mi into trip | ~4h 59m in

Take the exit toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 226 Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

257.5 mi into trip | ~5h in

Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridg...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Monroe, LA to Waggaman, 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	70.8 mi	1h 20m
I 20	20.3 mi	22m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway	6.2 mi	7m
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway	2.5 mi	3m
Huey P. Long Bridge	2.5 mi	3m
LA 18	2.3 mi	4m

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 Waggaman, LA.

Start on this road

38 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn left

45 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto US 80; LA 15

265 ft · 8 sec · Louisville Avenue

Turn right onto US 165 Business; LA 15

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North 5th Street

Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15

458 ft · 7 sec · North 5th Street

Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Merge onto I 20

20 mi · 22 min · I 20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

Turn right onto US 425

76 mi · 1 hr 28 min · US 425

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

526 ft · 14 sec

Merge onto US 61

79 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

Continue on I 110

2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 110

5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Use the none lane.

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.

Merge onto I 10

71 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 10

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Exit 226 Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto LA 3152

1.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on LA 3152

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Clearview Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 90

2.5 mi · 3 min · Huey P. Long Bridge

Continue on LA 18

2.3 mi · 4 min · LA 18

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Avondale Garden Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Avondale Garden Road

Continue on Gambino Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Gambino Road

Arrive at destination

Gambino Road

Trip Plan

Planning for this 5-hour and 17-minute drive is best done with a single planned stop to break up the monotony. Since you only have one recommended stop, choose a location around the halfway point to stretch your legs before tackling the final leg on I-10. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential traffic congestion as you approach the Waggaman area. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the initial stretch on Seargent Prentiss Drive, as service options can vary compared to the more frequent stops found along the interstate. Use the flexibility of this one-day itinerary to adjust your departure based on local traffic patterns to ensure a smoother arrival.

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 133.3 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 2h 35m 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 133.3 miles or 2h 35m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waggaman, 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 266.6 miles and 5h 17m.

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 133.3 mi from Monroe, LA · 2h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland, LA

133 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

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 133.3 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 Waggaman, LA

The final approach into Waggaman, 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 Waggaman, 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

$40.76 one way

$81.51 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$44.70	$89.41
premium	$4.61	$48.39	$96.77
diesel	$5.64	$59.23	$118.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80	0	$27.99	$12.80
Efficient EV	66.7	0	$23.33	$10.66
EV Truck/SUV	106.6	1	$37.32	$17.06

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 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

1:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waggaman, LA

Afternoon in Waggaman on Sunday

Local time

1:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°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

5 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 17m 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 Waggaman, LA covers 266.6 miles and takes about 5h 17m 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 133.3 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 $40.76 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.

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

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Trip from Monroe, LA to Waggaman, LA

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Waggaman, LA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Monroe, LA

Waggaman, LA

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 17m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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