Monroe, Louisiana to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

730.6 miles 1175.8 km · straight line
876.8 miles estimated 1411 km · driving distance
17h 38min estimated drive time
$84 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Monroe, Louisiana from New River Gorge?

The distance from Monroe, Louisiana to New River Gorge is 730.6 miles (1175.8 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located NE of Monroe, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 876.8 miles, taking about 17h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Monroe, Louisiana and New River Gorge. 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 Monroe, Louisiana to New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 38min $84 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 10min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~22h 55min $105–$307* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monroe, Louisiana & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Monroe, Louisiana
32.51°N, 92.12°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients