Origin
Montgomery, LA
Evening in Montgomery on Friday
Local time
6:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, LA to Prospect, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery, LA
Maria Mercedes Tirigall
Prospect, LA
Anastasiya Badun
Trip Overview
The drive from Montgomery, LA to Prospect, LA covers 30.8 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 71, State Route 1241, Highway 1241 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on US 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 30.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 71 and State Route 1241. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 miles on US 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 71 and State Route 1241. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 1239-2 / Caddo Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Montgomery, LA to Prospect, LA is easy. At 44m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 1239-2 / Caddo Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 71 / Euclid Street): Navigation decision point; at 26 miles (LA 1248 / State Route 1241): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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
|
LA 1239-2 / Caddo Street
Turn left onto LA 1239-2 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 71 / Euclid Street
Turn right onto US 71 / Euclid Street
Navigation decision point
4
26 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
LA 1248 / State Route 1241
Turn left onto LA 1248 / State Route 1241
Navigation decision point
4
30.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 167
Turn right onto US 167
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 71 | 25.4 mi | 34m |
| State Route 1241 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Highway 1241 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Euclid Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Caddo Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bienville Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 167 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 71
— 25.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, LA and Prospect, LA.
1
Start on Bienville Street
212 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bienville Street
2
Turn left onto LA 1239-2
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
Caddo Street
3
Turn right onto US 71
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Euclid Street
4
Continue on US 71
25 mi
·
34 min
·
US 71
5
Turn left onto LA 1248
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 1241
6
Continue on LA 1248
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 1241
7
Turn right onto US 167
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 167
8
Arrive at destination
US 167
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.65 one way
$9.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.11 | $10.21 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Prospect, LA
Evening in Prospect on Friday
Local time
6:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 Montgomery, LA to Prospect, LA covers 30.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 71, State Route 1241, Highway 1241. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Montgomery, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.65 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.
The drive from Montgomery, LA to Prospect, LA is easy. At 44m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 1239-2 / Caddo Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 71 / Euclid Street): Navigation decision point; at 26 miles (LA 1248 / State Route 1241): Navigation decision point.
The route from Montgomery, LA to Prospect, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
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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