Origin
Sulphur, LA
Morning in Sulphur on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sulphur, LA to Monroe, LA
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
201.8 mi
325 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Photo: adrian vieriu
Trip Overview
The drive from Sulphur, LA to Monroe, LA covers 201.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 165, Monroe Highway, US 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.3 miles on US 165. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.85 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
100.9 miles from Sulphur, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 8m highway drive covering 201.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 165 and Monroe Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 107.3 miles on US 165.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 165 is the longest continuous segment at about 107.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 165 and Monroe Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 90 / East Napoleon Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 201.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 90 / East Napoleon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 90 / East Napoleon Street
Depart onto US 90 / East Napoleon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
4
23.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
200.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 6m 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
200.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Sulphur, LA to Monroe, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Alexandria along the way.
Alexandria
23.4 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 165 | 107.3 mi | 2h 10m |
| Monroe Highway | 62.5 mi | 1h 13m |
| US 90 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| East Napoleon Street | 6 mi | 9m |
| Macarthur Drive | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| I 20 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 165
— 107.3 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on US 90
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
East Napoleon Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp onto US 90
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 90
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
4
Keep slight left at fork
444 ft
·
11 sec
5
Continue on US 165
78 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
US 165
6
Turn slight left onto Macarthur Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Drive
7
Turn right
104 ft
·
6 sec
8
Turn left onto US 71; US 165
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Macarthur Drive
9
Continue on US 71; US 165
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
10
Continue on US 71; US 165
62 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Monroe Highway
11
Continue on US 165; LA 4
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US 165; LA 4
12
Turn straight onto US 165
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 165
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge onto I 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
17
Keep slight right at fork
303 ft
·
7 sec
18
Turn straight onto US 165 Business; LA 15
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
19
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
20
Turn left onto US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
21
Turn left
45 ft
·
5 sec
22
Turn right
38 ft
·
2 sec
23
Arrive at 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 100.9 miles from Sulphur, LA, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.3 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.9 miles or 2h 5m 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 24m
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 Sulphur, 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 Sulphur, LA
This is one driving day of about 201.8 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from 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.
The longest stretch is on US 165 for about 107.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.9 mi from Sulphur, LA · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 100.9 miles from Sulphur, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 165 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.3 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.85 one way
$61.70 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $33.84 | $67.67 |
| premium | $4.61 | $36.63 | $73.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.83 | $89.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.19 | $9.69 |
| Efficient EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.66 | $8.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.7 | 1 | $28.25 | $12.92 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Morning in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Tyler, TX
101 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 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 8m 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 Sulphur, LA to Monroe, LA covers 201.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 165, Monroe Highway, US 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.9 miles from Sulphur, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.85 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 201.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 90 / East Napoleon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Sulphur, LA to Monroe, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Alexandria along the way.
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