Traveling from Batchelor to Monroe is a straightforward 153.2-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 19 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your route takes you through the Southeast region of Louisiana, relying on a combination of E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, LA 15, and I-20. With a fuel budget of approximately $23, it remains an affordable trek for a weekend getaway or a necessary business trip. Since the drive is manageable, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.6 miles from Batchelor, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi
1h 12m
LA 15
46.2 mi
1h 8m
I 20
20.3 mi
22m
State Route 15
12.9 mi
19m
Gayden Road
8.2 mi
12m
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
<1m
Louisiana Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
East Wallace Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
— 63.2 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batchelor, LA and Monroe, LA.
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Start on LA 419
197 ft·9 sec·State Route 419
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Turn left onto LA 1
8.2 mi·12 min·Gayden Road
3
Turn right onto State Route 15
4.9 mi·7 min·State Route 15
4
Continue on LA 15
46 mi·1 hr 8 min·LA 15
5
Turn left onto State Route 15
8.0 mi·11 min·State Route 15
6
Turn right onto US 84; LA 15
0.5 mi·45 sec·Louisiana Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 425; LA 15
0.4 mi·32 sec·East Wallace Boulevard
8
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
9
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
10
Merge onto I 20
20 mi·22 min·I 20
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
12
Keep slight right at fork
303 ft·7 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 165 Business; LA 15
0.5 mi·45 sec·Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
14
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
0.3 mi·35 sec·North 6th Street
15
Turn left onto US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15
0.1 mi·17 sec·Louisville Avenue
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Turn left
45 ft·5 sec
17
Turn right
38 ft·2 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 3-hour and 19-minute transit time. Since your route involves a significant portion of local roads before hitting the interstate, try to depart during daylight hours to ensure better visibility on the initial legs of the trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Batchelor to ensure your $23 budget covers your needs comfortably. Because you have only one major stop planned, use that time to stretch your legs before tackling the final stretch of the journey. Flexibility is your best asset here, so don't feel rushed to complete the 153.2 miles in one go if you prefer a more leisurely pace.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.6 miles from Batchelor, LA, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.6 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Batchelor, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Batchelor, LA
This is one driving day of about 153.2 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Batchelor, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North for about 63.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 152.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 1 / Gayden Road
Turn left onto LA 1 / Gayden Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip|~12m in|State Route 15
Turn right onto State Route 15
Navigation decision point
4
59.3 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|State Route 15
Turn left onto State Route 15
Navigation decision point
5
152 mi into trip|~3h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
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152.2 mi into trip|~3h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.14 one way
$46.27 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$25.40
$50.80
premium
$4.56
$27.50
$55.00
diesel
$5.61
$33.82
$67.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46
0
$16.09
$7.35
Efficient EV
38.3
0
$13.40
$6.13
EV Truck/SUV
61.3
0
$21.45
$9.80
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026
Origin
Batchelor, LA
Late night
in Batchelor on Tuesday
Local time
3:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Monroe, LA
Late night
in Monroe on Tuesday
Local time
3:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 132.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with faster interstate travel. Roughly 52% of your time will be spent on highways, so expect a transition from slower, local routes to the higher speeds of I-20. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch early on, covering 63.2 miles along E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. As you progress toward Monroe, the road conditions will shift, requiring you to remain alert as you move between rural stretches and larger transit arteries. It is a functional drive that requires steady focus rather than a high-intensity technical experience.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.2 mi on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 1 / Gayden Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 19m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 1 / Gayden Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (State Route 15): Navigation decision point; at 59.3 miles (State Route 15): Navigation decision point.
Monroe is the third-largest city in Northern Louisiana, largest city in Northeast Louisiana, and the parish seat of Ouachita Parish. It is also home to the University of Louisiana at Monroe and their sports team, the ULM Warhawks.
Founded as Fort Miro, it took on the name of Monroe after the paddle-wheeler James Monroe that came to town in the early 19th century, and, by extrapolation, the former president James Monroe. An interesting bit of trivia is that Monroe was once the headquarters of Delta Airlines, which got its start as the crop dusting operation Delta Dusters in nearby Tallulah.
Slathered down with highly religious views and the effects of years of racial inequality, Monroe can have a rather gritty appearance imbued with a fragrant aroma from its paper mill, but, well, take heart, Wikivoyage traveler.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.2 miles on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 1 / Gayden Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (State Route 15): Navigation decision point; at 59.3 miles (State Route 15): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Monroe, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
