Monroe, Louisiana to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1094 miles 1760.6 km · straight line
1312.8 miles estimated 2112.7 km · driving distance
26h 25min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Monroe, Louisiana from Scranton?

The distance from Monroe, Louisiana to Scranton is 1094 miles (1760.6 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located NE of Monroe, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1312.8 miles, taking about 26h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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 Scranton. 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 Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 25min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 42min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~34h 21min $158–$459* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monroe, Louisiana & Scranton

Quick Facts

Monroe, Louisiana
32.51°N, 92.12°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 365 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients