Origin
Schriever, LA
Afternoon in Schriever on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schriever, LA to Monroe, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
281.7 mi
453 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 19m
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6 AM
4h 32m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Monroe, LA
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Trip Overview
This 281.7-mile drive from Schriever, Louisiana, to Monroe, Louisiana, is a manageable one-day adventure, estimated to take around 4 hours and 32 minutes. You'll navigate using Highway 24 and Main Street, with the Saint George Bridge being a notable point. With a fuel cost estimated at $43, this journey is budget-friendly for a single day trip. Given its duration and the nature of the route, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to arrive at your destination without needing an overnight stop. The drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent Louisiana experience.
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
140.8 miles from Schriever, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 281.7-mile route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You won't encounter long stretches of uninterrupted interstate cruising. Instead, anticipate frequent turns and navigation through local roads, including sections of Highway 24 and Main Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests a more engaged driving experience rather than a monotonous highway grind. This type of route requires your attention as you transition between different local roadways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 24 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 32m 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 Schriever, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 24 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint George Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Canal Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Patrick Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Patrick Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 24
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schriever, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on Highway 24
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Highway 24
2
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Saint George Bridge
115 ft
·
11 sec
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Saint George Bridge
4
Turn left onto Park Avenue
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Park Avenue
5
Continue on Canal Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Boulevard
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Street
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jackson Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
8
Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge
397 ft
·
9 sec
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Saint Patrick Bridge
9
Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint Patrick Street
10
Turn left
197 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn straight onto North Canal Boulevard
417 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Canal Boulevard
12
Continue on Louisiana 20
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Louisiana 20
13
Keep slight left
6.2 mi
·
9 min
14
Turn right
2.3 mi
·
3 min
15
Turn left
6.8 mi
·
9 min
16
Turn left onto West Airline Highway
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
West Airline Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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I 10 West: Baton Rouge
18
Merge slight left
31 mi
·
34 min
19
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
20
Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
21
Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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US 61 North: Natchez
22
Continue on Scenic Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Scenic Highway
23
Continue on Samuels Road
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Samuels Road
24
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
25
Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
John R Junkin Drive
26
Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
27
Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
28
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
29
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
22 min
30
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
31
Keep slight right
305 ft
·
7 sec
32
Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
33
Continue on North 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
34
Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
35
Turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
36
Turn right
39 ft
·
3 sec
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given that this 281.7-mile journey takes just over 4.5 hours, it's ideal for a single day. You can depart in the morning and arrive by afternoon, making the most of your time. Plan for one stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping the estimated $43 fuel cost in mind. Pay close attention to navigation, especially as you'll be on local roads like Highway 24 and Main Street for the entire trip. A specific tip for this route: be aware of potential traffic on Main Street as you pass through towns, which could add a bit to your travel time.
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 140.8 miles from Schriever, LA, or about 2h 16m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.8 miles or 2h 16m 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 43m
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 Schriever, 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 Schriever, LA
This is one driving day of about 281.7 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Schriever, 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 140.8 mi from Schriever, LA · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
141 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 140.8 miles from Schriever, 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
$42.54 one way
$85.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $46.70 | $93.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $50.56 | $101.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.20 | $124.39 |
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: 98.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.5 | 1 | $29.58 | $13.52 |
| Efficient EV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.65 | $11.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.7 | 1 | $39.44 | $18.03 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°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
23 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
4h 32m 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 Schriever, LA to Monroe, LA covers 281.7 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 24, Main Street, Saint George Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 140.8 miles from Schriever, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.54 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 32m 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 Schriever, LA to Monroe, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Schriever, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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