Origin
Monroe, LA
Afternoon in Monroe on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, LA to Swartz, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
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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Swartz, LA
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Trip Overview
Monroe, LA to Swartz, LA is 9.9 miles and takes about 18m via Desiard Street/Louisville Avenue/Highway 139, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Louisiana, making it a straightforward trip. The route primarily uses surface roads, offering a relaxed pace rather than a high-speed connection. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for when you need to get from point A to B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Desiard Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Louisville Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Highway 139 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Swartz School Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Old Bastrop Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Desiard Street
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and Swartz, 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
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisville Avenue
4
Continue on US 80; US 165 Business
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Desiard Street
5
Continue on LA 139
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old Bastrop Road
6
Continue on LA 139
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Road
7
Continue on LA 139
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 139
8
Turn right onto Swartz School Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Swartz School Road
9
Arrive at destination
Swartz School Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — 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
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 80; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue
Turn right onto US 80; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Swartz School Road
Turn right onto Swartz School Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.04 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| premium | $4.65 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.09 | $4.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Swartz, LA
Afternoon in Swartz on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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?
This drive is mostly on surface roads, with only 19% of the 9.9 miles on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 3 miles on Desiard Street before transitioning. Expect a typical urban or suburban driving experience with frequent intersections and potential for traffic signals, rather than open highway cruising.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Desiard Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Monroe, LA to Swartz, LA is easy. At 18m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 9.1 miles (Swartz School Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
92 ft
74 ft
Total Climb
22 ft
Total Descent
6 ft
Highest Point
92 ft
~9.9 mi in
Elevation Range
19 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Monroe, LA
Full guide →Founded 1785
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.
Top landmarks
- • Neville High School — high school in Louisiana, United States
- • Bright-Lamkin-Easterling House — historic house in Monroe, Louisiana, United States
- • Bynum House — historic house in Monroe, Louisiana, United States
Arriving in Swartz, LA
Full guide →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 18m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Desiard Street. 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 9.1 miles (Swartz School Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Swartz, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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