Road Trips from Monroe, LA
Planning a quick getaway from Monroe? You've got options for all sorts of short trips. There are several destinations less than an hour away for a fast escape, and a cluster of longer drives, around 4-5 hours, that offer a higher drive score and access to a national monument. Most of these routes are on flat terrain, making for an easy cruise.
Total Routes
23
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
18
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
9 total in this range
Watson, LA
3h 58m195.4 mi one way
This trip offers a 4-hour drive with a high drive score of 9. It utilizes a mix of highway and surface roads, and notably, Poverty Point National Monument is nearby, adding a significant natural attraction to your route.
Westminster, LA
3h 48m189.7 mi one way
Similar to Watson, this route takes about 3.8 hours with a drive score of 9. It's a mix of highway and surface roads and also provides access to Poverty Point National Monument, making it a strong contender for exploring the outdoors.
Greenwood, LA
3h 40m183 mi one way
At 3.7 hours and a drive score of 9, this is a solid choice for a longer day trip. The profile is mixed highway and surface roads, and you'll have Poverty Point National Monument within reach.
Brusly, LA
3h 50m193 mi one way
This destination is a 3.8-hour drive with a drive score of 9, using mixed highway and surface roads. Like several other longer trips, it offers proximity to Poverty Point National Monument for those interested in visiting.
Krotz Springs, LA
3h 26m180.7 mi one way
Weekend trip
13 total in this range
Waggaman, LA
5h 17m266.6 mi one way
For a longer haul, this 5.3-hour trip boasts a perfect drive score of 10 and is mostly highway. It's one of the routes with access to two national parks: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Poverty Point National Monument.
Harvey, LA
5h 19m272.5 mi one way
This is the longest trip at 5.3 hours, also with a drive score of 10 and mostly highway. Similar to Waggaman, it provides access to both New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Poverty Point National Monument.
Paulina, LA
4h 32m230.6 mi one way
This 4.5-hour drive has a top drive score of 10 and features a mix of highway and surface roads. It's a good option if you're looking for an extended drive with access to Poverty Point National Monument.
Gramercy, LA
4h 28m228.3 mi one way
Covering 4.5 hours with a drive score of 10, this route uses mixed highway and surface roads. It's comparable to Paulina and Lutcher in travel time and drive quality, and also offers proximity to Poverty Point National Monument.
Lutcher, LA
4h 30m229 mi one way
This trip takes 4.5 hours with a drive score of 10, utilizing mixed highway and surface roads. It's a long drive similar to Gramercy and Paulina, with Poverty Point National Monument as a nearby point of interest.
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Waggaman, LA
5h 17m266.6 mi one way
Harvey, LA
5h 19m272.5 mi one way
Paulina, LA
4h 32m230.6 mi one way
Gramercy, LA
4h 28m228.3 mi one way
Schriever, LA
5h 9m257.6 mi one way
Saint Rose, LA
5h 3m257.3 mi one way
Krotz Springs, LA
3h 26m180.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant, flat terrain for drives. Proximity to Poverty Point National Monument makes it ideal for outdoor exploration.
Summer
The flat terrain makes for easy summer driving. Consider the longer routes with higher drive scores for extended excursions.
Fall
Fall's mild weather is perfect for the 4-5 hour drives, especially those near Poverty Point National Monument.
Winter
Winter drives are smooth on the flat terrain. The closest options are ideal for short, easy trips.
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