How far is Opelousas, LA from Monroe, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Opelousas and Monroe is 136.53 miles (219.73 km).
Flight distance from Opelousas, LA to Monroe, LA is 136.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Opelousas to Monroe with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Opelousas, Louisiana to Monroe, Louisiana is: 163.34 miles (262.86 km) by car.
Driving from Opelousas to Monroe will take approximately 02 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Opelousas
Parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 15562 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°32'1"N 92°4'53"W |
| Latitude | 30.5335300 |
| Longitude | -92.0815100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
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 |
Ending point in Monroe: North 4th Street (-92.119438,32.509236)
Estimated Travel Time Between Opelousas and Monroe
The distance between Opelousas and Monroe is 263 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 55 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 Opelousas and Monroe. The current time is 03:02:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.82 liters (5.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Opelousas and Monroe.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Opelousas to Monroe is $17.71 (diesel $23.42).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $17.71 | $20.07 | $22.15 | $23.42 |
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 Opelousas and Monroe (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
