Origin
Rayville, LA
Evening in Rayville on Wednesday
Local time
7:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rayville, LA to Monroe, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rayville, LA
Youngcucafilms
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Rayville and Monroe, this 22.3-mile trip is an incredibly efficient commute. You can expect to reach your destination in about 24 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this route involves primarily local roads like North and South Julia Street before transitioning onto US 165. With a minimal fuel budget of just $3, it is a very economical way to travel across the Southeast region of Louisiana. Since the drive is so short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.1 miles from Rayville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features 0% highway driving. You will be navigating local surface streets for the entirety of the 22.3-mile journey. Because there are no long highway stretches, your longest uninterrupted driving segment is effectively 0 miles on North Julia Street. This path requires your full attention as you move between local roads, providing a steady, hands-on driving experience. It is a straightforward trip that lacks the monotony of long-distance highway travel, favoring localized navigation instead.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Julia Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Rayville, LA to Monroe, LA is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rayville, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Julia Street | — | — |
| South Julia Street | — | — |
| US 165 | — | — |
| Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway | — | — |
| North 6th Street | — | — |
| Louisville Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Julia Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rayville, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Harrison Street
2
Turn left onto North Julia Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Julia Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Julia Street
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Julia Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto South Julia Street
404 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Julia Street
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
22 min
7
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
8
Keep slight right
305 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
10
Continue on North 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
11
Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
12
Turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn right
39 ft
·
3 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is such a brief 24-minute drive, you do not need to worry about complex pacing or planning for rest stops. You can comfortably make the entire trip without stopping, as there are zero required stops along the way. Given the turn-heavy nature of these local roads, you should ensure your GPS is ready before you pull out of Rayville to help you navigate the transitions between Julia Street and US 165. Since the fuel cost is only $3, you can easily budget for a round trip without needing to hunt for cheap gas stations mid-route. Use your flexibility to depart whenever traffic levels feel most comfortable for your personal driving style.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.1 miles from Rayville, LA, or about 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 22 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.1 miles or 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 20m
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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Rayville, LA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rayville, LA
This is one driving day of about 22.3 miles and 24m.
At 22.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.1 mi from Rayville, LA · 12m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from Rayville, 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
$3.37 one way
$6.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Monroe, LA
Evening in Monroe on Wednesday
Local time
7:22 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
24m 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 Rayville, LA to Monroe, LA covers 22.3 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Julia Street, South Julia Street, US 165. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Rayville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.37 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 Rayville, LA to Monroe, LA is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rayville, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rayville, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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