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Trip from Monroe, LA to Bourg, 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 47m

Distance

296.5 mi

477 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 39 min
4 AM
5h 35m ★
6 AM
5h 48m
8 AM
6h 14m
10 AM
5h 57m
12 PM
5h 54m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 13m
8 PM
5h 40m

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

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Downtown Monroe, LA, LA

Monroe, LA

Perry Z

Downtown Bourg, LA, LA

Bourg, LA

Eric Seddon

Trip Overview

This 296.5-mile drive from Monroe to Bourg, Louisiana, is a solid one-day adventure, estimated to take about 5 hours and 47 minutes. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this trip, with no highway driving involved. With a fuel cost estimated at around $45, it's an economical journey. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so keep your navigation handy. This trip stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent regional experience from start to finish.

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

148.3 miles from Monroe, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Martin Luther King Jr Drive 88.7 mi 1h 43m
US 90 87.8 mi 1h 37m
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway 76 mi 1h 17m
Veterans Memorial Expressway 10.6 mi 11m
Coteau Road 7.4 mi 11m
Pineville Expressway 4.2 mi 5m
Highway 24 3.6 mi 5m
East Park Avenue 2.7 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Martin Luther King Jr Drive — 88.7 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

38 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left

45 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn right onto US 80; LA 15

265 ft · 8 sec · Louisville Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 165 Business; LA 15

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North 5th Street
5

Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15

458 ft · 7 sec · North 5th Street
6

Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
8

Merge onto I 20

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 20
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 165 South: Columbia
11

Merge onto US 165

89 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
12

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 165 North: Monroe
13

Merge onto US 167

4.2 mi · 5 min · Pineville Expressway
14

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 167
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
15

Merge onto I 49; US 167; US 71 BYP

76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
16

Continue on I 49; US 167

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
17

Continue on I 49; LA 182

2.2 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway
18

Continue on US 90; LA 182

6.1 mi · 8 min · US 90; LA 182
19

Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Morgan Avenue
20

Turn left onto LA 3073

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
21

Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive
22

Turn left onto St Etienne Road

1.0 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road
23

At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Young Street
24

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

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
25

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
26

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
28

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
29

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

82 mi · 1 hr 28 min · US 90
30

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
31

Keep slight right at fork

394 ft · 9 sec
32

Turn straight onto LA 24

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
33

Turn left onto LA 660

7.4 mi · 11 min · Coteau Road
34

Turn right onto LA 3087

1.2 mi · 2 min · Prospect Boulevard
35

Turn left onto LA 659

2.7 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
36

Continue on LA 24

2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 24
37

Turn right onto Donut Street

250 ft · 31 sec · Donut Street
38

Turn left onto 43

1.4 mi · 3 min · Country Drive
39

Turn sharp left onto Klondyke Bridge

297 ft · 24 sec · Klondyke Bridge
40

Turn left onto LA 24

1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 24
41

Turn right onto Guidry Street

37 ft · 1 sec · Guidry Street
42

Arrive at destination

Guidry Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 47-minute duration and the turn-heavy nature of this 296.5-mile route, starting your drive in the morning is advisable to allow ample time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive and refuel, especially considering the $45 estimated fuel cost. Since there are no long highway stretches, be prepared for frequent turns and varying speed limits. Keeping your GPS active and paying close attention to signage will be key to a smooth journey through Louisiana.

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 148.3 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.7 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 65 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 148.3 miles or 2h 48m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bourg, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Monroe, 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 Monroe, LA

This is one driving day of about 296.5 miles and 5h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Monroe, 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 Martin Luther King Jr Drive for about 88.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lafayette, LA

148 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

Alexandria, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Broussard, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.3 miles from Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Martin Luther King Jr Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.7 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

Warehouse No 1 Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monroe, Louisiana

Near the start, right off the route

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 start, right off the route

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 start, right off the route

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 start, short detour

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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

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

Franklin, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13374717016

The Creek Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~8 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

Final third 4.4 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 start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

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 start, ~11 min detour

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

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Broussard, Louisiana

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13183436910

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

West Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Cajun Coast Tourism

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19853808224

Visit website

Lake End Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Ardoyne Plantation

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Schriever, Louisiana

+19858042271

Visit website

Explore Houma

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Gray, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19858682732

Visit website

Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13183292400

Visit website

Da Swamp

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Houma, Louisiana

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19853333013

Visit website

Cajun Man's Swamp Tours and Adventures LLC

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 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 33

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 193.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street

Turn right onto US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia

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

Toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
6
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 165 South: Columbia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 165 South: Columbia
6
95.8 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

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

Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
5
193.7 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in | LA 92-1 / Young Street

At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.78 one way

$89.56 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $49.16 $98.31
premium $4.56 $53.22 $106.44
diesel $5.61 $65.46 $130.93

Estimated Tolls: $0.15

Northwest Evangeline Thruway (2.2 mi) $0.15

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

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.7 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 1 $31.13 $14.23
Efficient EV 74.1 0 $25.94 $11.86
EV Truck/SUV 118.6 1 $41.51 $18.98

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 20, 2026

Origin

Monroe, LA

Late night in Monroe on Tuesday

Local time

3:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bourg, LA

Late night in Bourg on Tuesday

Local time

3:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°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

8 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

5h 47m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the full 296.5 miles; there's a 0% highway share here. This means you'll be navigating city streets and county roads for the duration of your 5-hour and 47-minute journey. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, you'll be making frequent adjustments to your course. The profile suggests a route that requires constant attention to navigation and road changes, rather than a steady cruise on an interstate.

37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.7 mi on Martin Luther King Jr Drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 0.1 miles in near US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 296.5 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 0.1 miles (US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 5h 47m. Total distance: 296.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 88.7 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Northwest 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 Bourg, 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 0.1 miles (US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bourg, 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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