How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Marrero, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Marrero, LA is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Marrero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Marrero.
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Start on Government Street
2604 ft · 1 min · Government Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
985 ft · 17 sec · South 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
963 ft · 12 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Merge slight right
74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
1395 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
1403 ft · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard
1612 ft · 39 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Marrero.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge slight right
74.7 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Baton Rouge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marrero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Marrero?
The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Garyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Baton Rouge and 38.8 miles from Marrero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75 miles (120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Baton Rouge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marrero.
Stop Ideas Near Garyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 75.03 mi (120.75 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marrero
CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 33,141 |
| Coordinates | 29.8993700, -90.1003500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $11.10 | $22.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.87 | $31.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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