Origin
Monroe, LA
Morning in Monroe on Wednesday
Local time
6:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, LA to Pearl River, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 7m
Distance
268.6 mi
432 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 54m
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6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, LA to Pearl River, LA covers 268.6 miles and takes about 5h 7m 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 $40.56 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
134.3 miles from Monroe, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 7m drive with frequent turns across 268.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 5h 7m 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 Pearl River, 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 425 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Canal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Martin Luther King Jr Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Franklin Street | 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 Pearl River, 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
20 mi
·
22 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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US 425: Rayville, Archibald
10
Turn right
74 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
11
Turn left onto South Canal Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Canal Street
12
Turn right onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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State Street
13
Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Martin Luther King Jr Street
14
Turn right onto East Franklin Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Franklin Street
15
Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Devereaux Drive
16
Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Devereaux Drive
17
Merge slight right
3.3 mi
·
3 min
18
Take the exit slight right
28 mi
·
32 min
19
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
20
Keep slight left
167 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn right
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
22
Turn right
29 mi
·
32 min
23
Take the exit slight right
14 mi
·
14 min
24
Continue straight
43 mi
·
46 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 12 East: Slidell
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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I 12 East: Slidell
26
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
45 mi
·
48 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Pearl River, Slidel
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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US 11: Pearl River, Slidel
28
Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Pearl River
203 ft
·
7 sec
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US 11 North: Pearl River
29
Turn left
3.8 mi
·
5 min
30
Continue on Highway 3081
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 3081
31
Turn left
115 ft
·
5 sec
32
Turn slight left onto Highway 41 Spur
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Highway 41 Spur
33
Turn left onto Hickory Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
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Hickory Street
34
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 134.3 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 2h 33m 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.3 miles or 2h 33m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearl River, 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 268.6 miles and 5h 7m.
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 134.3 mi from Monroe, LA · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 134.3 miles from Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pearl River, LA
The final approach into Pearl River, 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 Pearl River, 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
$40.56 one way
$81.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $44.53 | $89.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $48.21 | $96.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.30 | $118.61 |
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: 94 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.6 | 0 | $28.20 | $12.89 |
| Efficient EV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.50 | $10.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.4 | 1 | $37.60 | $17.19 |
Gas CO2
94 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.
Destination
Pearl River, LA
Morning in Pearl River on Wednesday
Local time
6:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
36 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 7m 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 Pearl River, LA covers 268.6 miles and takes about 5h 7m 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 134.3 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 $40.56 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 5h 7m 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 Pearl River, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monroe, LA to Pearl River, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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