Traveling from Monroe to Schriever covers 257.6 miles across the southeastern region of Louisiana. With a drive time of approximately 5 hours and 9 minutes, this route is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via Seargent Prentiss Drive, US 425, and I-10 to reach your destination. Budgeting around $39 for fuel should keep you covered for the journey. Since both points sit within the same state, the transition is straightforward, making this a practical commute if you prefer to avoid overnight stays. It is a no-nonsense trip that focuses on efficiency rather than leisure.
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
128.8 miles from Monroe, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 30m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and Schriever, 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
8
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 left at fork onto I 110
0.5 mi·35 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 10
31 mi·34 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Exit 187Toward US 61 South: GramercyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto US 61
9.1 mi·11 min·Airline Highway
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Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3213
6.8 mi·9 min·LA 641; LA 3213
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Turn right onto LA 3127
2.3 mi·3 min·LA 3127
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Turn left onto LA 20
2.2 mi·3 min·LA 20
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Turn straight onto LA 20
9.0 mi·12 min·LA 20
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Continue on LA 20
3.1 mi·4 min·Louisiana 20
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Continue on LA 20
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Canal Boulevard
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Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi·3 min·Saint Patrick Street
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Continue on LA 20
397 ft·8 sec·Saint Patrick Bridge
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Continue on LA 1; LA 20
0.7 mi·1 min·Jackson Street
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Enter roundabout onto LA 20
139 ft·2 sec·Canal Boulevard
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Continue on LA 20
0.8 mi·1 min·Canal Boulevard
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Continue on LA 20
2.4 mi·3 min·Main Street
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Turn slight right onto LA 20
186 ft·6 sec·LA 20
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Turn left onto Highway 24
382 ft·11 sec·Highway 24
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Arrive at destination
Highway 24
Trip Plan
To keep your energy high, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 5-hour trek. Leaving Monroe early in the day is your best bet to avoid potential traffic bottlenecks on the busier interstate segments. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning off the main highway stretches, to ensure you stay within your $39 budget. Because this is a single-day route, the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule is a major advantage. Consider timing your single break toward the middle of the drive to refresh before tackling the final stretch toward Schriever.
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 128.8 miles from Monroe, LA, or about 2h 30m 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 57 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.8 miles or 2h 30m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schriever, 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 257.6 miles and 5h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 217.8 — 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
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
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186 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
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186.6 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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217.8 mi into trip|~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 61 South: Gramercy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward US 61 South: Gramercy
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.90 one way
$77.81 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$42.71
$85.41
premium
$4.56
$46.24
$92.47
diesel
$5.61
$56.87
$113.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.3
0
$27.05
$12.36
Efficient EV
64.4
0
$22.54
$10.30
EV Truck/SUV
103
1
$36.06
$16.49
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Monroe, LA
Late night
in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Schriever, LA
Late night
in Schriever on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
25 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 9m 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.
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 17.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 61% of your time will be spent on major routes. You will settle into a rhythm early, starting with a 79.3-mile stretch on Seargent Prentiss Drive that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. The road feels like a functional artery, transitioning from local highway segments to the faster pace of the interstate. While the drive is largely consistent, the shift between different road types keeps the pace moving steadily. You won't find many technical curves here, just a direct path that prioritizes reaching your destination efficiently.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Seargent Prentiss Drive and US 425. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 257.6 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 186 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Schriever, 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 5h 9m. Total distance: 257.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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 Schriever, 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 186 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Schriever, LA before the return drive.
