La Porte, Texas to Monroe, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

260.9 miles 419.8 km · straight line
326.1 miles estimated 524.8 km · driving distance
6h 34min estimated drive time
$31 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
40° NE bearing direction

How far is La Porte, Texas from Monroe, Louisiana?

The distance from La Porte, Texas to Monroe, Louisiana is 260.9 miles (419.8 km) as the crow flies. Monroe, Louisiana is located NE of La Porte, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 326.1 miles, taking about 6h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — La Porte, Texas in Texas and Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for La Porte, Texas 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 La Porte, Texas to Monroe, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 34min $31 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 53min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 14min $39–$114* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Porte, Texas & Monroe, Louisiana

Quick Facts

La Porte, Texas
29.67°N, 95.02°W
America/Chicago
6m 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 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients