Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
240.3 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
The drive from South Vacherie, LA to Monroe, LA covers 240.3 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Airline Highway, I 10 West, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.64 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
120.1 miles from South Vacherie, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 11m drive with frequent turns across 240.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Airline Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 61 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Scenic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Samuels Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John R Junkin Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between South Vacherie, LA and Monroe, LA.
Start on Fern Street
Turn left
Turn slight right
Turn straight
Turn right
Turn left
Turn left onto West Airline Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez
Continue on Scenic Highway
Continue on Samuels Road
Turn left
Continue on John R Junkin Drive
Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
Turn left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
Continue on North 6th Street
Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
Turn left
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.1 miles or 2h 6m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving South Vacherie, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 South Vacherie, LA
This is one driving day of about 240.3 miles and 4h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.1 mi from South Vacherie, LA · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 120.1 miles from South Vacherie, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$32.64 one way
$65.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $36.42 | $72.85 |
| premium | $4.15 | $39.26 | $78.52 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $35.48 | $70.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.1 | 0 | $25.23 | $11.53 |
| Efficient EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.03 | $9.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.1 | 1 | $33.64 | $15.38 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in South Vacherie on Saturday
Local time
6:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Monroe on Saturday
Local time
6:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Maryland, LA
120 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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