Origin
Port Sulphur, LA
Night in Port Sulphur on Wednesday
Local time
10:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Sulphur, LA to Monroe, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
348.3 mi
561 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 15m
★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Sulphur, LA
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Monroe, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Port Sulphur, LA to Monroe, LA covers 348.3 miles and takes about 5h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Behrman Highway, Behrman Place, General de Gaulle Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.60 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
174.1 miles from Port Sulphur, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 28m drive with frequent turns across 348.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Behrman Highway 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 5h 28m 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 Port Sulphur, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Behrman Highway | — | — |
| Behrman Place | — | — |
| General de Gaulle Drive | — | — |
| US 90 | — | — |
| Westbank Expressway | — | — |
| Crescent City Connection | — | — |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Behrman Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Sulphur, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on the route
40 mi
·
52 min
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Behrman Highway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Behrman Highway
3
Turn straight onto Behrman Place
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Behrman Place
4
Keep slight left to continue on Behrman Place
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Behrman Place
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto General de Gaulle Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
General de Gaulle Drive
6
Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 90 Business East: New Orleans
7
Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbank Expressway
8
Continue on Crescent City Connection
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Crescent City Connection
9
Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
81 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
11
Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 61 North: Natchez
13
Continue on Scenic Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Scenic Highway
14
Continue on Samuels Road
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Samuels Road
15
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
16
Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
John R Junkin Drive
17
Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
18
Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
19
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
20
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
22 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
22
Keep slight right
305 ft
·
7 sec
23
Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
24
Continue on North 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
25
Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
26
Turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
27
Turn right
39 ft
·
3 sec
28
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 174.1 miles from Port Sulphur, LA, or about 2h 44m 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 77 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174.1 miles or 2h 44m 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 32m
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 Sulphur, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Sulphur, LA
This is one driving day of about 348.3 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Port Sulphur, 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 174.1 mi from Port Sulphur, LA · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
174 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 174.1 miles from Port Sulphur, 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
$52.60 one way
$105.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
122 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $57.74 | $115.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $62.52 | $125.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.90 | $153.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.5 | 1 | $36.57 | $16.72 |
| Efficient EV | 87.1 | 0 | $30.48 | $13.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 139.3 | 1 | $48.76 | $22.29 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Night in Monroe on Wednesday
Local time
10:40 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
17 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
5h 28m 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 Port Sulphur, LA to Monroe, LA covers 348.3 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Behrman Highway, Behrman Place, General de Gaulle Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 174.1 miles from Port Sulphur, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.60 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 5h 28m 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 Port Sulphur, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Sulphur, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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