Louisville to Monroe, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

534.4 miles 860 km · straight line
638.5 miles actual route 1027.5 km · driving distance
12h 16min estimated drive time
$61 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
224° SW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Monroe, Louisiana?

The distance from Louisville to Monroe, Louisiana is 534.4 miles (860 km) as the crow flies. Monroe, Louisiana is located SW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 638.5 miles, taking about 12h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Louisville and Monroe, Louisiana. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Louisville to Monroe, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 16min $61 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 43min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~15h 57min $77–$223* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Monroe, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM