Monroe, Louisiana to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

952.9 miles 1533.6 km · straight line
1096 miles actual route 1763.9 km · driving distance
20h 6min estimated drive time
$105 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Monroe, Louisiana from Washington DC?

The distance from Monroe, Louisiana to Washington DC is 952.9 miles (1533.6 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Monroe, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1096 miles, taking about 20h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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 Monroe, Louisiana to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 6min $105 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 7min $88–$164* Budget
Train ~26h 8min $132–$384* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monroe, Louisiana & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Monroe, Louisiana
32.51°N, 92.12°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 318 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM