Road Trips from Monroe, LA
Hey, looking for a quick getaway from Monroe? You've got options for a solid half-day drive to places like Watson or Greenwood, all with a drive score of 9 and mostly flat terrain. Or, if you're up for a longer haul, there are routes stretching over 200 miles and 5 hours towards the New Orleans area, offering a drive score of 10. Most of these trips keep you close to Poverty Point National Monument, but a couple venture further to include other parks.
Total Routes
58
Shortest
0.7h
With Parks Nearby
47
Under 2 hours
6 total in this range
Full-day getaway
20 total in this range
Watson, LA
3h 58m195.4 mi one way
This 195-mile drive to Watson, LA, is a good way to experience mixed highway and surface roads with a drive score of 9. It's a mostly flat route, and you'll have access to Poverty Point National Monument, making it a convenient outdoor option without an overnight stay.
Westminster, LA
3h 48m189.7 mi one way
Westminster, LA, is just under 190 miles away, offering a 3.8-hour drive with a score of 9. Like many routes from Monroe, it features mixed highway and surface roads and mostly flat terrain, with Poverty Point National Monument as a nearby park option.
Village Saint George, LA
3h 53m196.3 mi one way
Brusly, LA
3h 50m193 mi one way
This 193-mile trip to Brusly, LA, takes about 3.8 hours with a drive score of 9. It's a route with mixed highway and surface roads, mostly flat terrain, and Poverty Point National Monument is accessible for a park visit. It's a comparable option to Watson, LA, in terms of distance and drive score.
Monticello, LA
3h 48m189.4 mi one way
Weekend trip
32 total in this range
Marrero, LA
5h 21m274.1 mi one way
New Orleans, LA
5h 11m266.2 mi one way
Waggaman, LA
5h 17m266.6 mi one way
This longer option takes you 266 miles to Waggaman, LA, over 5.3 hours with a top drive score of 10. It's primarily a highway route across mostly flat terrain, and notably, it includes access to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park in addition to Poverty Point.
Harvey, LA
5h 19m272.5 mi one way
Harvey, LA, is the longest trip at 272 miles, requiring about 5.3 hours with a perfect drive score of 10. This route heavily features highways on mostly flat terrain. Beyond Poverty Point National Monument, this drive also offers proximity to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
Paulina, LA
4h 32m230.6 mi one way
At 230 miles and 4.5 hours, Paulina, LA, offers a high drive score of 10. This route utilizes a mix of highway and surface roads over mostly flat terrain, and Poverty Point National Monument is within reach.
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Marrero, LA
5h 21m274.1 mi one way
New Orleans, LA
5h 11m266.2 mi one way
Waggaman, LA
5h 17m266.6 mi one way
Harvey, LA
5h 19m272.5 mi one way
New Orleans, LA
5h 11m266.2 mi one way
Chalmette, LA
5h 26m272.7 mi one way
Laplace, LA
4h 41m240.3 mi one way
Jefferson, LA
5h 9m262.3 mi one way
Marrero, LA
5h 21m274.1 mi one way
New Orleans, LA
5h 11m266.2 mi one way
Waggaman, LA
5h 17m266.6 mi one way
Harvey, LA
5h 19m272.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant conditions for drives to nearby parks like Poverty Point National Monument, with mostly flat terrain making for easy exploration.
Summer
Summer heat won't deter you on these mostly flat drives, especially with the option of air-conditioned parks like Poverty Point National Monument.
Fall
Fall's mild weather is ideal for exploring Poverty Point National Monument after a drive on the mostly flat terrain available on these routes.
Winter
Winter drives are comfortable on the mostly flat terrain, and Poverty Point National Monument remains accessible for a day trip.
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