How far is Gretna, LA from Monroe, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gretna and Monroe is 216.86 miles (349 km).

Flight distance from Gretna, LA to Monroe, LA is 216.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Gretna to Monroe with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gretna, Louisiana to Monroe, Louisiana is: 272.05 miles (437.82 km) by car.

Driving from Gretna to Monroe will take approximately 04 hours 31 minutes.

#1 Gretna

Suburb city of New Orleans

Population	17615
GPS Coordinates	29°54'53"N 90°3'14"W
Latitude	29.9146500
Longitude	-90.0539600
Altitude	0
Country	United States

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It is located on the Ouachita River in the southwestern part of the state. Monroe is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Monroe Historical Society and the Monroe City Hall.

Population	46998
GPS Coordinates	32°30'34"N 92°7'9"W
Latitude	32.5093100
Longitude	-92.1193000
Altitude	23
Country	United States

Starting point in Gretna: Richard Street (-90.054338,29.914415)
Ending point in Monroe: North 4th Street (-92.119438,32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time Between Gretna and Monroe

The distance between Gretna and Monroe is 438 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 51 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Gretna and Monroe. The current time is 06:43:58.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	09 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	06 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	05 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	04 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	03 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.34 liters (9.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gretna and Monroe.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gretna to Monroe is $29.5 (diesel $39.01).

Louisiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.07	$3.48	$3.84	$4.06
Total	$29.5	$33.43	$36.89	$39.01

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gretna and Monroe (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.