Lake Jackson to Monroe, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310.4 miles 499.6 km · straight line
388 miles estimated 624.5 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
39° NE bearing direction

How far is Lake Jackson from Monroe, Louisiana?

The distance from Lake Jackson to Monroe, Louisiana is 310.4 miles (499.6 km) as the crow flies. Monroe, Louisiana is located NE of Lake Jackson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Lake Jackson in Texas and Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson to Monroe, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Jackson & Monroe, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Lake Jackson
29.03°N, 95.43°W
America/Chicago
4m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients