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Trip from Port Barre, LA to Monroe, LA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

168.7 mi

272 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 4m

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

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Downtown Port Barre, LA, LA

Port Barre, LA

Joaquin Carfagna

Downtown Monroe, LA, LA

Monroe, LA

Perry Z

Trip Overview

The drive from Port Barre, LA to Monroe, LA covers 168.7 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Monroe Highway, Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 165 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.5 miles on Monroe Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

84.4 miles from Port Barre, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 168.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 168.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Monroe Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 82.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 168.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.3 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

5
7.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
5
72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | US 167

Take the exit onto US 167 toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pinevill...
6
72.3 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expr...
7
76.9 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
6
77.1 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 165 North: Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 165 North: Monroe

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Monroe Highway 82.5 mi 1h 36m
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway 64.6 mi 1h 5m
US 165 6.1 mi 7m
Frisco Street 6.1 mi 7m
US 167 4.8 mi 7m
Saizan Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
I 20 1 mi 1m
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Monroe Highway — 82.5 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Barre, LA and Monroe, LA.

1

Start on LA 103

1.1 mi · 1 min · Saizan Avenue
2

Turn right onto US 190; LA 103

6.1 mi · 7 min · Frisco Street
3

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
4

Merge onto I 49; US 167

65 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
5

Take the exit onto US 167

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 167
Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167

4.6 mi · 6 min · US 167
Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

337 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 165 North: Monroe
9

Merge onto US 165

83 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway
10

Turn straight onto US 165

6.1 mi · 7 min · US 165
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
13

Merge onto I 20

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 20
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
15

Keep slight right at fork

303 ft · 7 sec
16

Turn straight onto US 165 Business; LA 15

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
17

Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North 6th Street
18

Turn left onto US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Louisville Avenue
19

Turn left

45 ft · 5 sec
20

Turn right

38 ft · 2 sec
21

Arrive at 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 84.4 miles from Port Barre, LA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.5 miles.

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 37 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84.4 miles or 1h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 34m

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 Port Barre, 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 Port Barre, LA

This is one driving day of about 168.7 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Port Barre, 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.
The longest stretch is on Monroe Highway for about 82.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.4 mi from Port Barre, LA · 1h 31m into the drive

suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ball, LA

84 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

Broussard, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ball, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.4 miles from Port Barre, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Monroe Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.5 miles.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Warehouse No 1 Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monroe, Louisiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 168.7

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13183221340

Visit website

Restaurant Cotton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monroe, Louisiana

0.6 mi

The Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alexandria, Louisiana

2.3 mi

Warehouse No 1 Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 168.7

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13183221340

Visit website

Restaurant Cotton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Expensive mile 168.7

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13183250818

Visit website

The Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.3

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13184484220

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 168.7

West Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13183255505

Visit website

The Creek Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.3

Woodworth, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+13184490674

Brocatos Breakfast & Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.3

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 6–9:30 am

+13184437520

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 72.3

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 72.3

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 168.7

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 168.7

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 168.7

West Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 168.7

West Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 72.3

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13184499000

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 72.3

Pineville, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Alexandria Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 72.3

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13184433458

Visit website

Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 168.7

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13183292400

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.48 one way

$50.96 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $27.97 $55.94
premium $4.56 $30.28 $60.56
diesel $5.61 $37.25 $74.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

EVgo Charging Station

West Monroe, Louisiana

EVgo

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Alexandria, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Alexandria, Louisiana

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Monroe, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Monroe, Louisiana

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Alexandria, Louisiana

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Alexandria, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Alexandria, Louisiana

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 3 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 2 Tesla Destination: 2 Blink: 2 Other: 2 EVgo: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.6 0 $17.71 $8.10
Efficient EV 42.2 0 $14.76 $6.75
EV Truck/SUV 67.5 0 $23.62 $10.80

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Port Barre, LA

Night in Port Barre on Thursday

Local time

11:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monroe, LA

Night in Monroe on Thursday

Local time

11:53 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

2 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

3h 11m 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 Port Barre, LA to Monroe, LA covers 168.7 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monroe Highway, Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 165. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.4 miles from Port Barre, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.48 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 168.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.3 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Port Barre, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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