Origin
Rayville, LA
Late night in Rayville on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rayville, LA to Monroe, 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
27m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rayville, LA
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Monroe, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Rayville and Monroe, this 22.3-mile trip is an incredibly efficient commute. You can expect to reach your destination in about 24 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this route involves primarily local roads like North and South Julia Street before transitioning onto US 165. With a minimal fuel budget of just $3, it is a very economical way to travel across the Southeast region of Louisiana. Since the drive is so short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| North Julia Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Louisville Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Julia Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 20.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rayville, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on US 80
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Harrison Street
2
Turn left onto US 425
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Julia Street
3
Enter roundabout onto US 425
159 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Julia Street
4
Continue on US 425
402 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Julia Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
6
Merge onto I 20
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 20
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
8
Keep slight right at fork
303 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn straight onto US 165 Business; LA 15
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
10
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
11
Turn left onto US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
12
Turn left
45 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn right
38 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 425 / North Julia Street
Turn left onto US 425 / North Julia Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 425 / South Julia Street
Enter roundabout onto US 425 / South Julia Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
23.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue
Turn left onto US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Monroe, LA
Late night in Monroe on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
4 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
27m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features 0% highway driving. You will be navigating local surface streets for the entirety of the 22.3-mile journey. Because there are no long highway stretches, your longest uninterrupted driving segment is effectively 0 miles on North Julia Street. This path requires your full attention as you move between local roads, providing a steady, hands-on driving experience. It is a straightforward trip that lacks the monotony of long-distance highway travel, favoring localized navigation instead.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and North Julia Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 425 / North Julia Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 425 / North Julia Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 425 / South Julia Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 27m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on I 20. 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: at 0.2 miles (US 425 / North Julia Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 425 / South Julia Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Monroe, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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