Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
266.6 mi
429 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Photo: Richy Dannielz
The drive from Monroe, LA to Waggaman, LA covers 266.6 miles and takes about 5h 17m 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 $36.21 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
133.3 miles from Monroe, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 17m drive with frequent turns across 266.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 425 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seargent Prentiss Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 110 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and Waggaman, LA.
Start on the route
Turn left
Turn right onto Louisville Avenue
Turn right onto North 5th Street
Continue on North 5th Street
Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
Turn right
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway
Continue on South Clearview Parkway
Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge
Continue straight
Turn left onto Avondale Garden Road
Continue on Gambino Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.3 miles or 2h 38m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waggaman, LA than in the middle of the route.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.3 mi from Monroe, LA · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 133.3 miles from Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$36.21 one way
$72.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $40.41 | $80.82 |
| premium | $4.15 | $43.56 | $87.12 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $39.36 | $78.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Monroe on Saturday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Waggaman on Saturday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Maryland, LA
133 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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