Origin
Saint Francisville, LA
Afternoon in Saint Francisville on Saturday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Francisville, LA to Monroe, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
156 mi
251 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Francisville, LA
HAROLD PRODUCTIONS
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Trip Overview
Saint Francisville to Monroe is 156 miles and takes about 3 hours 2 minutes via E. E. Wallace Boulevard North and US 61, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a mixed drive that's manageable for a single day, whether you're looking for a straightforward transit or a chance to explore a bit along the way. It's a practical route for getting between these two points without a major time commitment.
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
78 miles from Saint Francisville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| E. E. Wallace Boulevard North | 63.2 mi | 1h 12m |
| US 61 | 56.4 mi | 1h 5m |
| I 20 | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| Natchez-Vidalia Bridge | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| John R Junkin Drive | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Commerce Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
— 63.2 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francisville, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on LA 1263
90 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ferdinand Street
2
Turn left onto US 61 Business
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Commerce Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 61
56 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
US 61
4
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
5
Continue on US 84; US 425
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
John R Junkin Drive
6
Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
7
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
9
Merge onto I 20
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 20
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
11
Keep slight right at fork
303 ft
·
7 sec
12
Turn straight onto US 165 Business; LA 15
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
13
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
14
Turn left onto US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
15
Turn left
45 ft
·
5 sec
16
Turn right
38 ft
·
2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour drive, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive in Monroe with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $24, this trip is economical and doesn't require extensive planning. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the longest stretch of 63.2 miles, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably. This is a drive where you can easily manage your own pace and add brief stops as needed.
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 78 miles from Saint Francisville, LA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.2 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 34 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78 miles or 1h 32m 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 30m
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 Saint Francisville, 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 Saint Francisville, LA
This is one driving day of about 156 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Saint Francisville, 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 E. E. Wallace Boulevard North for about 63.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.2 miles from Saint Francisville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 155 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 61 Business / Commerce Street
Turn left onto US 61 Business / Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 61
At end of road, turn left onto US 61
Navigation decision point
4
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
154.8 mi into trip
|
~3h in
Take the exit toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
5
155 mi into trip
|
~3h in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.56 one way
$47.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $25.86 | $51.73 |
| premium | $4.56 | $28.00 | $56.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.44 | $68.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.38 | $7.49 |
| Efficient EV | 39 | 0 | $13.65 | $6.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.84 | $9.98 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Monroe on Saturday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 2m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 134.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed experience, with 49% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a 63.2-mile stretch primarily on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, which offers a more consistent pace before transitioning to other major roads like US 61 and I-20. The road character changes as you progress, moving from local roads to more significant thoroughfares. It's not a constant interstate grind, nor is it exclusively scenic backroads, offering a balance of driving conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North is the longest continuous segment at about 63.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 61 Business / Commerce Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 2m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 61 Business / Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 61): Navigation decision point; at 57.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 156 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Francisville, LA to Monroe, LA covers 156 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, US 61, I 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78 miles from Saint Francisville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.56 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 straightforward 3h 2m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 61 Business / Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 61): Navigation decision point; at 57.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Francisville, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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