Origin
Bastrop, LA
Evening in Bastrop on Sunday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bastrop, LA to Monroe, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bastrop, LA
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Monroe, LA
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Trip Overview
This short 25.2-mile drive from Bastrop, LA to Monroe, LA will take you about 31 minutes to complete. It's a perfect day trip, easily manageable in a single outing, with an estimated fuel cost of $4. You'll be traveling entirely on local roads, without any highway segments, making it a straightforward journey through the Southeast region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared to navigate. With no designated stops included in this data, you'll have the flexibility to choose your own adventure along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Monroe Road | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Sterlington Road | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Louisville Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Madison Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Breard Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Monroe Road
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bastrop, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on US 165; US 425; LA 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Madison Avenue
2
Continue on US 165; LA 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Monroe Road
3
Continue on US 165
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Sterlington Road
4
Turn right onto Breard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Breard Street
5
Turn right onto US 80; US 165 Business
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Louisville Avenue
6
Turn left
45 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn right
38 ft
·
2 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 22.4 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
22.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Breard Street
Turn right onto Breard Street
Navigation decision point
3
23 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 80; US 165 Business / Louisville Avenue
Turn right onto US 80; US 165 Business / Louisville Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
25.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
25.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.81 one way
$7.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.52 | $9.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Monroe, LA
Evening in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 25.2-mile trip between Bastrop and Monroe. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire duration. The longest stretch without a turn is 16.8 miles on New Monroe Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you encounter more intersections. You'll primarily be on New Monroe Road, Sterlington Road, and Louisville Avenue. This route offers a continuous local driving experience, allowing you to observe the character of the towns you pass through.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on New Monroe Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 22.4 miles in near Breard Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bastrop, LA to Monroe, LA is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles (Breard Street): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles (US 80; US 165 Business / Louisville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Bastrop, LA
Full guide →Bastrop is the county seat of Bastrop County, Texas, and is located about 30 mi (48 km) east of Austin. Bastrop was settled by Europeans in 1804 and incorporated on December 18, 1837, with a 2020 population of 9688. It is known for its isolated belt of loblolly pines (the "Lost Pines") that exist miles to the west of the Piney Woods of East Texas and Louisiana; see Bastrop State Park below.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on New Monroe Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles (Breard Street): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles (US 80; US 165 Business / Louisville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Monroe, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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