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Trip from Bourg, LA to Monroe, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 49m

Distance

297.8 mi

479 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 36m ★
6 AM
5h 50m
8 AM
6h 16m
10 AM
5h 59m
12 PM
5h 56m
3 PM
6h 0m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bourg, LA, LA

Bourg, LA

Eric Seddon

Downtown Monroe, LA, LA

Monroe, LA

Perry Z

Trip Overview

This 294.8-mile journey from Bourg, LA, to Monroe, LA, will take approximately 4 hours and 49 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $45, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion. The route predominantly uses local roads, with a 0% highway share, suggesting a more laid-back pace through the Southeast region. Given its duration and character, this drive is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Expect a more intimate experience with the landscape as you navigate through Louisiana.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

148.9 miles from Bourg, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Raceland-M C Expressway 84 mi 1h 31m
Monroe Highway 82.5 mi 1h 36m
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway 76.1 mi 1h 17m
Veterans Memorial Expressway 10.2 mi 11m
Bayou Blue Road 7.5 mi 12m
US 165 6.1 mi 7m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway 6 mi 9m
US 167 4.8 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Raceland-M C Expressway — 84 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bourg, LA and Monroe, LA.

1

Start on Guidry Street

37 ft · 7 sec · Guidry Street
2

Turn left onto LA 24

1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 24
3

Turn right onto Klondyke Bridge

297 ft · 30 sec · Klondyke Bridge
4

Turn sharp right onto 43

1.4 mi · 3 min · Country Drive
5

At end of road, turn right onto Donut Street

250 ft · 32 sec · Donut Street
6

Turn left onto LA 24

2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 24
7

Turn straight onto LA 659

2.7 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Turn right onto LA 3087

1.8 mi · 2 min · Prospect Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto LA 316

7.5 mi · 12 min · Bayou Blue Road
10

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 204 Toward US 90 West: Morgan City
11

Merge onto US 90

84 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Raceland-M C Expressway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
16

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
17

Take the exit onto LA 92-1

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Young Street
18

Continue on LA 92-1

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Young Street
19

Turn right onto St Etienne Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · St Etienne Road
20

At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive
21

Turn left onto LA 3073

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
22

Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Morgan Avenue
23

Turn right onto US 90; LA 182

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
24

Keep slight left at fork

158 ft · 7 sec
25

Turn left onto US 90; LA 182

2.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
26

Continue on US 90; LA 182

6.0 mi · 9 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
27

Continue on I 49; LA 182

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
28

Continue on I 49; US 167

76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
29

Take the exit onto US 167

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 167
Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
30

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167

4.6 mi · 6 min · US 167
Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe Use the slight right lane.
32

Keep slight right at fork

337 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 165 North: Monroe
33

Merge onto US 165

83 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway
34

Turn straight onto US 165

6.1 mi · 7 min · US 165
35

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
36

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
37

Merge onto I 20

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 20
38

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
39

Keep slight right at fork

303 ft · 7 sec
40

Turn straight onto US 165 Business; LA 15

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
41

Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North 6th Street
42

Turn left onto US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Louisville Avenue
43

Turn left

45 ft · 5 sec
44

Turn right

38 ft · 2 sec
45

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 4 hour and 49-minute duration and the local road focus, consider an early morning departure from Bourg to maximize daylight and enjoy the drive at a comfortable pace. With only one designated stop, you'll have plenty of flexibility to linger where you please or push through. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the 294.8-mile route on local roads might mean fewer readily available gas stations compared to interstate travel. A practical tip for this specific route: familiarize yourself with the Highway 24 and Klondyke Bridge segments beforehand, as they are key navigational points on this turn-heavy journey.

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 148.9 miles from Bourg, LA, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84 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 66 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 148.9 miles or 2h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 45m

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 Bourg, 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 Bourg, LA

This is one driving day of about 297.8 miles and 5h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Bourg, 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 Raceland-M C Expressway for about 84 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lafayette, LA

149 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Lafayette, LA to Monroe, LA

184 mi · 3h 28m

Pacing Suggestions

Addis, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Broussard, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.9 miles from Bourg, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Raceland-M C Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Warehouse No 1 Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monroe, Louisiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13183221340

Visit website

Restaurant Cotton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monroe, Louisiana

0.6 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

West Monroe, Louisiana

2.5 mi

Warehouse No 1 Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13183221340

Visit website

Restaurant Cotton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Expensive

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13183250818

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

West Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13183255505

Visit website

Annie Mae's Soul Food Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Franklin, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13374717016

The Creek Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Woodworth, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+13184490674

T-Coon's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13372330422

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

West Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

West Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Broussard, Louisiana

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13183436910

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

West Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Explore Houma

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Gray, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19858682732

Visit website

Cajun Coast Tourism

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19853808224

Visit website

Ardoyne Plantation

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Schriever, Louisiana

+19858042271

Visit website

Lake End Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13183292400

Visit website

Da Swamp

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Houma, Louisiana

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19853333013

Visit website

Cajun Man's Swamp Tours and Adventures LLC

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19858684625

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 36

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 206.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | 43 / Country Drive

Turn sharp right onto 43 / Country Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
7.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard

Turn right onto LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
201.4 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in | US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expr...
7
206 mi into trip | ~4h in

Take the exit toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
6
206.2 mi into trip | ~4h in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 165 North: Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 165 North: Monroe

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.97 one way

$89.95 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $49.37 $98.74
premium $4.56 $53.45 $106.90
diesel $5.61 $65.75 $131.50

Estimated Tolls: $0.59

Southeast Evangeline Thruway (6 mi) $0.42
Southwest Evangeline Thruway (2.5 mi) $0.17

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 89.3 1 $31.27 $14.29
Efficient EV 74.5 0 $26.06 $11.91
EV Truck/SUV 119.1 1 $41.69 $19.06

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Bourg, LA

Morning in Bourg on Tuesday

Local time

9:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monroe, LA

Morning in Monroe on Tuesday

Local time

9:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live 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

2 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

5h 49m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive experience on this route, as it features a 0% highway share. You'll primarily be on Highway 24 and Country Drive, with a notable segment on the Klondyke Bridge. Since there's no interstate driving, the longest uninterrupted stretch is not a significant factor, emphasizing frequent changes in direction and scenery. This road personality means you'll be more engaged with the driving, making it a dynamic trip rather than a monotonous cruise.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84 mi on Raceland-M C Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near 43 / Country Drive.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 297.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (43 / Country Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.8 miles (LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 201.4 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Arriving in Monroe, LA

Full guide →

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.

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 5h 49m. Total distance: 297.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 84 miles on Raceland-M C Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.59 in tolls one way, starting with Southeast Evangeline Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Monroe, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (43 / Country Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.8 miles (LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 201.4 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Monroe, LA before the return drive.

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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