Trip from Morehouse Parish, LA to Monroe, LA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

37.6 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 52m ★

6 AM

0h 57m

8 AM

1h 6m

10 AM

1h 0m

12 PM

0h 59m

3 PM

1h 1m

5 PM

1h 6m

8 PM

0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Morehouse Parish, LA to Monroe, LA covers 37.6 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Monroe Road, Grabault Road, East Madison Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on New Monroe Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 37.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

New Monroe Road is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Lloyd Barham Road.

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 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Lloyd Barham Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 165 / Wilmot Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (Grabault Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3

1.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | Lloyd Barham Road

Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road

Navigation decision point

3

2.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 165 / Wilmot Highway

Turn right onto US 165 / Wilmot Highway

Navigation decision point

3

6.3 mi into trip | ~15m in | Grabault Road

Turn right onto Grabault Road

Navigation decision point

4

10.2 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road

Navigation decision point

4

37.5 mi into trip | ~56m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Monroe Road	16.8 mi	19m
Grabault Road	3.9 mi	6m
East Madison Avenue	3.8 mi	5m
Sterlington Road	3.7 mi	4m
Louisville Avenue	2.2 mi	3m
Mer Rouge-Collinston Road	1.8 mi	3m
Jeannie Road	1.5 mi	5m
Wilmot Highway	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: New Monroe Road — 16.8 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morehouse Parish, LA and Monroe, LA.

1

Start on Jeannie Road

1.5 mi · 5 min · Jeannie Road

2

Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Lloyd Barham Road

3

Turn right onto US 165

1.2 mi · 1 min · Wilmot Highway

4

Continue on US 165

0.5 mi · 48 sec · 14th

5

Continue on LA 138

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 14th Street

6

Continue on LA 138

1.8 mi · 3 min · Mer Rouge-Collinston Road

7

Turn right onto Grabault Road

3.9 mi · 6 min · Grabault Road

8

At end of road, turn left onto US 165; US 425; LA 2

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Mer Rouge Road

9

Continue on US 165; US 425; LA 2

3.8 mi · 5 min · East Madison Avenue

10

Continue on US 165; LA 2

17 mi · 19 min · New Monroe Road

11

Continue on US 165

3.7 mi · 4 min · Sterlington Road

12

Turn right onto Breard Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Breard Street

13

Turn right onto US 80; US 165 Business

2.2 mi · 3 min · Louisville Avenue

14

Turn left

45 ft · 5 sec

15

Turn right

38 ft · 2 sec

16

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.8 mi from Morehouse Parish, LA · 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sterlington, LA

19 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

West Monroe, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bastrop, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Monroe, LA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Monroe, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.68 one way

$11.36 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$6.23	$12.47
premium	$4.56	$6.75	$13.50
diesel	$5.61	$8.30	$16.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.3	$3.95	$1.80
Efficient EV	9.4	$3.29	$1.50
EV Truck/SUV	15	$5.26	$2.41

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Morehouse Parish, LA

Evening in Morehouse Parish on Thursday

Local time

7:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monroe, LA

Evening in Monroe on Thursday

Local time

7:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

23 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

56m 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 Morehouse Parish, LA to Monroe, LA covers 37.6 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New Monroe Road, Grabault Road, East Madison Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.68 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 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Lloyd Barham Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 165 / Wilmot Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (Grabault Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Morehouse Parish, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Poverty Point National Monument.

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