Origin
Monroe, LA
Night in Monroe on Friday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, LA to Monticello, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Monticello, LA
Sinitta Leunen
Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, LA to Monticello, LA covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, State Route 17, State Route 877 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.8 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 53.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and State Route 17. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.8 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 35.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and State Route 17. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 80; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 80; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue
Turn right onto US 80; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Monroe, LA to Monticello, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Winnsboro along the way.
Winnsboro
37.1 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 35.8 mi | 38m |
| State Route 17 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| State Route 877 | 4 mi | 9m |
| State Route 577 | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Broadway Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 35.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and Monticello, 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
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 20
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro
10
Turn left onto LA 17
239 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Route 17
11
Continue on LA 17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street
12
Continue on LA 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on LA 17
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
State Route 17
14
Turn right onto LA 877
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 877
15
Continue on LA 577; LA 877
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 577
16
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 577; LA 877
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 577
17
Turn right onto LA 877
240 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Route 877
18
Arrive at destination
LA 877
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Monroe, LA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monticello, LA
The final approach into Monticello, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.08 one way
$16.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Monticello, LA
Night in Monticello on Friday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Delhi, LA
27 mi in
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
33 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
1h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Monticello, LA covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, State Route 17, State Route 877. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 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 $8.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 80; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Monroe, LA to Monticello, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Winnsboro along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Poverty Point National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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