Monroe to Brusly is 193 miles and takes about 3h 50m via US 425, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Northeast region down to the Southeast region. The drive is mostly on highways, but you'll also encounter some surface roads, offering a mixed driving experience. With a single recommended day, you can comfortably complete this route without needing an overnight stay. It's a straightforward drive that doesn't require extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.5 miles from Monroe, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and Brusly, LA.
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Start on this road
38 ft·7 sec·this road
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Turn left
45 ft·5 sec
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Turn right onto US 80; LA 15
265 ft·8 sec·Louisville Avenue
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Turn right onto US 165 Business; LA 15
0.2 mi·18 sec·North 5th Street
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Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
458 ft·7 sec·North 5th Street
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Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
0.7 mi·1 min·Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
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Merge onto I 20
20 mi·22 min·I 20
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
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Turn right onto US 425
76 mi·1 hr 28 min·US 425
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Keep slight right at fork
526 ft·14 sec
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Merge onto US 61
79 mi·1 hr 34 min·Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
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Continue on I 110
2.5 mi·3 min·Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 110
5.7 mi·7 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 1IToward I 10 West: LafayetteUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 10
1.4 mi·1 min·I 10
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 153Toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, PlaquemineUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·25 sec
Toward LA 1 South: PlaquemineUse the slight left lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward LA 1 South: PlaquemineUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto LA 1
3.9 mi·5 min·Highway 1 South
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Turn right onto LA 989-2
0.7 mi·1 min·West Main Street
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Arrive at destination
LA 989-2
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 50m duration, leaving Monroe in the morning allows for a relaxed arrival in Brusly. You'll want to plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway point or when you notice fuel is getting low, considering the $29 estimated fuel cost. Keep an eye on the road type changes, as the transition from highway to surface roads will affect your speed. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility with your departure time and stop schedule.
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 96.5 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 42 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.5 miles or 1h 51m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brusly, 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 193 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 Seargent Prentiss Drive for about 79.3 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 188.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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186 mi into trip|~3h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: Lafayette
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1I
Toward I 10 West: Lafayette
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187.9 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 153
Toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaq...
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188 mi into trip|~3h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 1 South: Plaquemine
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward LA 1 South: Plaquemine
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188.2 mi into trip|~3h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 1 South: Plaquemine
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward LA 1 South: Plaquemine
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.15 one way
$58.30 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$32.00
$63.99
premium
$4.56
$34.64
$69.28
diesel
$5.61
$42.61
$85.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.9
0
$20.26
$9.26
Efficient EV
48.3
0
$16.89
$7.72
EV Truck/SUV
77.2
0
$27.02
$12.35
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Monroe, LA
Late night
in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
N 15 mph76% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Brusly, LA
Late night
in Brusly on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
23 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
3h 50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a 57% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you get closer to your destination. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for varying speed limits and exit densities.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.3 mi on Seargent Prentiss Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 Effort10/10
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 17 significant decision points across 193 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 186 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Monroe, LA to Brusly, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.
Archibald
21.5 mi in|~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 193 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Brusly, 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 186 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Brusly, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
