Origin
Monroe, LA
Morning in Monroe on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, LA to Amelia, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 57m
Distance
258.3 mi
416 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 44m
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6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 7m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 23m
8 PM
4h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Amelia, LA
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, LA to Amelia, LA covers 258.3 miles and takes about 4h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Louisville Avenue, North 5th Street, Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.01 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
129.2 miles from Monroe, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 57m drive with frequent turns across 258.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Louisville Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monroe, LA to Amelia, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 165 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 165 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 165 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pineville Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Louisville Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and Amelia, LA.
1
Start on the route
39 ft
·
8 sec
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the route
2
Turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto Louisville Avenue
266 ft
·
9 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
4
Turn right onto North 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North 5th Street
5
Continue on North 5th Street
459 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 5th Street
6
Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
7
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
8
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 165 South: Columbia
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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US 165 South: Columbia
11
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
89 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
12
Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 165 North: Monroe
13
Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pineville Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
15
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
16
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
17
Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
18
Continue straight
6.1 mi
·
8 min
19
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morgan Avenue
20
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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 the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Young Street
24
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
25
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
26
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
27
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
28
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
29
Keep slight right
61 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
30
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
31
Keep slight right
174 ft
·
4 sec
32
Turn straight onto Lake Palourde Bypass Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lake Palourde Bypass Road
33
Turn left
459 ft
·
20 sec
34
Turn slight left onto Barrow Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Barrow Street
35
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Palourde Road
82 ft
·
2 sec
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Lake Palourde Road
36
Arrive at your destination
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 129.2 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
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 129.2 miles or 2h 28m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amelia, 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 258.3 miles and 4h 57m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.2 mi from Monroe, LA · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.2 miles from Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Amelia, LA
The final approach into Amelia, 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 Amelia, 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
$39.01 one way
$78.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $42.82 | $85.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $46.36 | $92.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.03 | $114.06 |
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: 90.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.12 | $12.40 |
| Efficient EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.60 | $10.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.3 | 1 | $36.16 | $16.53 |
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.
Destination
Amelia, LA
Morning in Amelia on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Jasper, TX
129 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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
4h 57m 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 Amelia, LA covers 258.3 miles and takes about 4h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Louisville Avenue, North 5th Street, Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.2 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 $39.01 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 straightforward 4h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monroe, LA to Amelia, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monroe, LA to Amelia, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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