Origin
Monroe, LA
Late night in Monroe on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, LA to Mandeville, 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
4h 45m
Distance
248.2 mi
399 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
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6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Mandeville, LA
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Trip Overview
Monroe, LA to Mandeville, LA is 248.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m via US 425 and I-55, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. With 97% of this drive on highways, expect a straightforward trip that's mostly cruising on major roads. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points in the state without extensive planning.
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
124.1 miles from Monroe, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 425 | 74.1 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 55 | 43.2 mi | 46m |
| US 98 | 43.2 mi | 48m |
| US 84 | 28.3 mi | 32m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 24.3 mi | 25m |
| I 20 | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| US 61 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| US 190 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 425
— 74.1 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and Mandeville, LA.
1
Start on this road
38 ft
·
7 sec
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this road
2
Turn left
45 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto US 80; LA 15
265 ft
·
8 sec
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Louisville Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 165 Business; LA 15
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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North 5th Street
5
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
458 ft
·
7 sec
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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
20 mi
·
22 min
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I 20
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
10
Turn right onto US 425
74 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
US 425
11
Turn left onto South Canal Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Canal Street
12
Turn right onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Street
13
Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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South Martin Luther King Jr Street
14
Turn right onto East Franklin Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East Franklin Street
15
Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Devereaux Drive
16
Take the ramp onto Devereaux Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Devereaux Drive
17
Merge onto US 61; US 84
3.3 mi
·
3 min
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US 61; US 84
18
Take the exit onto US 84
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US 84
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork
167 ft
·
4 sec
21
Turn right onto US 98; MS 184
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
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US 98; MS 184
22
Turn right onto US 98
29 mi
·
32 min
·
US 98
23
Take the exit onto US 98
14 mi
·
14 min
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US 98
24
Continue on I 55
43 mi
·
46 min
·
I 55
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 29A
Toward I 12 East: Slidell
26
Merge onto I 12
24 mi
·
25 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 190: Covington, Mandeville
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 190 East: Mandeville
29
Merge onto US 190
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 190
30
Take the exit onto US 190
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 190
Toward US 190 East, LA 22 West: Mandeville, Ponchatoula
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto US 190
209 ft
·
7 sec
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US 190
Toward US 190 East: Mandeville, Fontainebleau State Park
32
Turn left onto US 190
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 190
Use the left / straight lanes.
33
Continue on US 190
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Emerald Road
34
Continue on US 190
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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Highway 190
35
Continue on US 190
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Florida Street
36
Turn right onto LA 1087
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Girod Street
37
Turn right onto LA 1087
160 ft
·
4 sec
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Monroe Street
38
Arrive at destination
LA 1087
Trip Plan
This 4h 45m drive is easily manageable in a single day, so you can leave whenever you're ready. Consider an early start to maximize your daylight hours. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $37, you won't need to plan extensively for breaks or refueling. Keep an eye out for the transition points between US 425 and I-55, as this is where the driving environment will change the most.
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 124.1 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.1 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 55 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.1 miles or 2h 25m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mandeville, 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 248.2 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 US 425 for about 74.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.1 miles from Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 425 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.1 miles.
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 275 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 244.8 — 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
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~0m in
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US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street
Turn right onto US 165 Business; LA 15 / North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
5
131.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
244.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 39m in
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US 190
Take the exit onto US 190 toward US 190 East, LA 22 West: Mandeville, Ponchatoula
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.
Toward US 190 East, LA 22 West: Mandeville, Pon...
6
244.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 39m in
|
US 190
Keep slight left at fork onto US 190 toward US 190 East: Mandeville, Fontainebleau State Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 190 East: Mandeville, Fontainebleau S...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.48 one way
$74.97 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $41.15 | $82.30 |
| premium | $4.56 | $44.55 | $89.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.80 | $109.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.5 | 0 | $26.06 | $11.91 |
| Efficient EV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.72 | $9.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.3 | 1 | $34.75 | $15.88 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Destination
Mandeville, LA
Late night in Mandeville on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 45m 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.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 248.2
View on nps.gov
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 25.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 97% of the 248.2 miles on them. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 74.1 miles on US 425. Expect to encounter a lot of exits and merges as you transition between US 425 and I-55. The remaining 3% of the drive will be on surface roads as you approach your destination.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.1 mi on US 425.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 425 and I 55. 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
10/10
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 27 significant decision points across 248.2 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 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
468 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
437 ft
Total Descent
505 ft
Highest Point
468 ft
~141.8 mi in
Elevation Range
460 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Mandeville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.
Archibald
21.5 mi in
|
~24m
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.
Arriving in Mandeville, LA
Full guide →Mandeville is a small city in the Florida Parishes of Louisiana. It is located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, in St. Tammany Parish.
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 4h 45m. Total distance: 248.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.1 miles on US 425. 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 Mandeville, 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 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Poverty Point National Monument. 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 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Mandeville, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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