Origin
Jonesboro, LA
Late night in Jonesboro on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, LA to Monroe, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Jonesboro to Monroe, Louisiana, you can expect a quick journey covering 54.2 miles. This drive typically takes about 58 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate primarily via the Pershing Highway, Quitman Highway, and South Vienna Street rather than relying on interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of only $7, it is an incredibly economical route to manage. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of the state, you will find the drive straightforward and familiar. It is an ideal path for those who prefer local roads over high-speed highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 29.1 mi | 31m |
| Quitman Highway | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| South Vienna Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Pershing Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Louisville Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Allen Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 29.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on Allen Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Allen Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 167; LA 147
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pershing Highway
3
Continue on US 167
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Quitman Highway
4
Continue on US 167
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Vienna Street
5
Turn right onto South Service Road West
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Service Road West
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
7
Merge onto I 20
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 20
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward LA 34
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward LA 34 North
10
Turn straight onto LA 34
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Stella Street
11
Continue on LA 34
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mill Street
12
Continue on LA 34
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bridge Street
13
Continue on US 80; LA 15
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Louisville Avenue
14
Turn right
45 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn right
38 ft
·
2 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Jonesboro, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 54.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 167; LA 147 / Pershing Highway
Turn left onto US 167; LA 147 / Pershing Highway
Navigation decision point
4
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward LA 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 34
5
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 34 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 34 North
4
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.17 one way
$16.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in Monroe on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
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
4 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
1h 7m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate grind on this 54.2-mile stretch. The route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entire time navigating regional roads like the Pershing Highway and South Vienna Street. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch on the Pershing Highway is 0 miles, you should be prepared for a drive that requires your full attention at the wheel. The character of the road is consistently local, shifting through various surface streets as you transition between the two towns. You will find that the lack of highway miles creates a more hands-on driving experience compared to typical cross-country transit.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.1 mi on I 20.
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 around 0.4 miles in near US 167; LA 147 / Pershing Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 167; LA 147 / Pershing Highway): Navigation decision point; at 52.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 52.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Jonesboro, LA
Full guide →Jonesboro is in Louisiana.
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 1h 7m. Total distance: 54.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.1 miles on I 20. 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 0.4 miles (US 167; LA 147 / Pershing Highway): Navigation decision point; at 52.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 52.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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