Albany, New York to Monroe, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1221.3 miles 1965.5 km · straight line
1465.6 miles estimated 2358.6 km · driving distance
29h 29min estimated drive time
$141 - $174 estimated fuel cost
~2h 57min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Albany, New York from Monroe, Louisiana?

The distance from Albany, New York to Monroe, Louisiana is 1221.3 miles (1965.5 km) as the crow flies. Monroe, Louisiana is located WSW of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1465.6 miles, taking about 29h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York and Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, New York and Monroe, Louisiana. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albany, New York to Monroe, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 29min $141 - $174 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 23min $117–$220* Budget
Train ~38h 20min $176–$513* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, New York & Monroe, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m elevation
Monroe, Louisiana
32.51°N, 92.12°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 407 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients