Origin
New Sarpy, LA
Afternoon in New Sarpy on Wednesday
Local time
2:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Sarpy, LA to Monroe, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
287.4 mi
463 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
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6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 17m
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 New Sarpy, LA to Monroe, LA covers 287.4 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, Apple Street, Airline Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.40 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
143.7 miles from New Sarpy, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 24m drive with frequent turns across 287.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road 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 4h 24m 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 New Sarpy, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Apple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airline Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belle Terre Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 61 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
River Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Sarpy, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on Troxclair Lane
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
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Troxclair Lane
2
Turn right onto River Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
3
Turn right onto Apple Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Apple Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Airline Highway
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Airline Highway
5
Turn right onto Belle Terre Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Belle Terre Boulevard
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West: Baton Rouge
7
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
55 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
9
Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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US 61 North: Natchez
11
Continue on Scenic Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Scenic Highway
12
Continue on Samuels Road
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Samuels Road
13
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
14
Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
John R Junkin Drive
15
Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
16
Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
17
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
18
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
22 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
20
Keep slight right
305 ft
·
7 sec
21
Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
22
Continue on North 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
23
Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
24
Turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn right
39 ft
·
3 sec
26
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 143.7 miles from New Sarpy, LA, or about 2h 12m 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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.7 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Sarpy, 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 New Sarpy, LA
This is one driving day of about 287.4 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Sarpy, 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 143.7 mi from New Sarpy, LA · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 143.7 miles from New Sarpy, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monroe, LA
The final approach into Monroe, 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 Monroe, 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
$43.40 one way
$86.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $47.65 | $95.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $51.58 | $103.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.45 | $126.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.2 | 1 | $30.18 | $13.80 |
| Efficient EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.15 | $11.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115 | 1 | $40.24 | $18.39 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Monroe, LA
Afternoon in Monroe on Wednesday
Local time
2:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
6 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
4h 24m 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 New Sarpy, LA to Monroe, LA covers 287.4 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, Apple Street, Airline Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.7 miles from New Sarpy, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.40 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 4h 24m 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 New Sarpy, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Sarpy, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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