Lafayette, Louisiana to Monroe, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

158 miles 254.3 km · straight line
197.5 miles estimated 317.9 km · driving distance
3h 58min estimated drive time
$19 - $23 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Monroe, Louisiana?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Monroe, Louisiana is 158 miles (254.3 km) as the crow flies. Monroe, Louisiana is located N of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 197.5 miles, taking about 3h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Louisiana 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 Lafayette, Louisiana to Monroe, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 58min $19 - $23 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 46min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 46min $24–$69* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Monroe, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m 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 53 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 157.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients