Edgard to Monroe is 239.7 miles and takes about 4h 48m via Samuels Road/E. E. Wallace Boulevard North/I 10, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. The profile suggests a mix of highway driving and surface roads, so expect some variation in your pace. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is a straightforward way to cover ground efficiently between these two points.
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
119.9 miles from Edgard, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Samuels Road
75.7 mi
1h 28m
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi
1h 12m
I 10
31.5 mi
34m
I 20
20.3 mi
22m
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi
12m
West Airline Highway
8.9 mi
10m
LA 18
7.9 mi
13m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Samuels Road
— 75.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgard, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on Numa Lane
32 ft·5 sec·Numa Lane
2
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
0.2 mi·48 sec·East 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto LA 18
7.9 mi·13 min·LA 18
4
Turn left
1.0 mi·3 min
Toward LA 3213 North, to I 10
5
Turn straight onto LA 3213
3.0 mi·4 min·LA 3213
6
Turn left onto US 61
8.9 mi·10 min·West Airline Highway
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·58 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
8
Merge onto I 10
31 mi·34 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110
6.2 mi·8 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 110
2.6 mi·3 min·Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Exit 8CToward US 61 North: NatchezUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 61
3.8 mi·5 min·Scenic Highway
13
Continue on US 61
76 mi·1 hr 28 min·Samuels Road
14
Turn left
0.1 mi·17 sec
15
Continue on US 84; US 425
2.4 mi·2 min·John R Junkin Drive
16
Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi·12 min·Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
17
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
18
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
19
Merge onto I 20
20 mi·22 min·I 20
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
21
Keep slight right at fork
303 ft·7 sec
22
Turn straight onto US 165 Business; LA 15
0.5 mi·45 sec·Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
23
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
0.3 mi·35 sec·North 6th Street
24
Turn left onto US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15
0.1 mi·17 sec·Louisville Avenue
25
Turn left
45 ft·5 sec
26
Turn right
38 ft·2 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 48-minute estimated drive time, departing in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Monroe. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility with stopping points, though the data suggests only one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel, budgeting around $38 for the 239.7 miles. Pay attention to the transition between highway and surface roads, as indicated by the route's mixed profile, to manage your speed effectively.
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 119.9 miles from Edgard, LA, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 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 53 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.9 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 58m
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 Edgard, 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 Edgard, LA
This is one driving day of about 239.7 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Edgard, 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 Samuels Road for about 75.7 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 238.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.1 mi into trip|~14m in
Turn left toward LA 3213 North, to I 10
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 3213 North, to I 10
5
21.6 mi into trip|~33m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
53.1 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
8
61.9 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8C
Toward US 61 North: Natchez
5
238.6 mi into trip|~4h 46m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.27 one way
$66.55 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$37.23
$74.46
premium
$4.29
$40.48
$80.95
diesel
$4.80
$45.26
$90.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.9
0
$25.17
$11.51
Efficient EV
59.9
0
$20.97
$9.59
EV Truck/SUV
95.9
1
$33.56
$15.34
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Edgard, LA
Morning
in Edgard on Sunday
Local time
11:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 0 to 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:11PM CDT until July 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Destination
Monroe, LA
Morning
in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
11:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 0 to 5 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:11PM CDT until July 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 48m 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.
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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 214.9
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a highway share of 30%, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of the 239.7 miles on surface roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on Samuels Road, covering 75.7 miles. Expect a transition from highway cruising to navigating surface streets as you progress. The mixed highway and surface profile indicates a need to adjust speeds and be mindful of varying traffic conditions.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.7 mi on Samuels Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 8.1 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 239.7 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 8.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
316 ft5 ft
Total Climb
497 ft
Total Descent
432 ft
Highest Point
316 ft
~103 mi in
Elevation Range
311 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edgard, LA to Monroe, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•Neville High School — high school in Louisiana, United States
•Bright-Lamkin-Easterling House — historic house in Monroe, Louisiana, United States
•Bynum House — historic house in Monroe, Louisiana, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 239.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.7 miles on Samuels Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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.
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. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Monroe, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
