Origin
Monroe, LA
Late night in Monroe on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, LA to Arcadia, 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
56m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, LA
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Arcadia, LA
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Trip Overview
This short 48.5-mile drive from Monroe to Arcadia, Louisiana, is easily manageable in about 56 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a more intimate connection with the landscape. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this is an economical journey. Given its brevity and lack of specific overnight requirements, this route offers a relaxed pace and flexibility for your travel plans. It's a straightforward hop within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Louisiana.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 45.1 mi | 48m |
| LA 151 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Louisville Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Stella Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 45.1 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and Arcadia, LA.
1
Start on this road
38 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
45 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto US 80; LA 15
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
4
Continue on US 80; LA 15
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on LA 34
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stella Street
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 20
45 mi
·
48 min
·
I 20
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward LA 151: Arcadia, Dubach
9
Keep slight left at fork
161 ft
·
10 sec
Toward LA 151 South: Arcadia
10
Turn left onto LA 151
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
LA 151
11
Turn left onto US 80
191 ft
·
12 sec
·
1st Street
12
Turn sharp left
147 ft
·
5 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Monroe, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 80; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue
Turn left onto US 80; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
46.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward LA 151: Arcadia, Dubach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 151: Arcadia, Dubach
6
47 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 151 South: Arcadia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 151 South: Arcadia
6
48.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.32 one way
$14.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Arcadia, LA
Late night in Arcadia on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
2 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
56m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this 48.5-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares like Louisville Avenue, Bridge Street, and Stella Street for the entire duration. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch to note, as the numerous turns will keep you engaged. This means you'll be experiencing the local environment directly, with frequent changes in direction and potentially varied speed limits as you transition through different areas.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.1 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and LA 151. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 8 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 80; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 46.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting 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 56m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.1 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 80; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 46.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arcadia, 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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