How far is Blanchard, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from Blanchard, LA to Marrero, LA is about 340.7 miles (548.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.7 miles (467.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
340.71 mi
05h 23m
Flight
290.68 mi
467.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.68 mi
Kilometers
467.8 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.71 mi
Kilometers
548.32 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Blanchard
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blanchard
2026-04-22T20:18
Arrive Marrero
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blanchard
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bunkie
LA

City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Blanchard
171.4 mi
02h 41m
To Marrero
169.3 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blanchard and Marrero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blanchard and Marrero.

  1. 1

    Start on West Daugherty Avenue

    71 m · 8 sec · West Daugherty Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Shreveport Blanchard Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Shreveport Blanchard Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Hilry Huckaby III Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Hilry Huckaby III Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Ford Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ford Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  18. 18

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1395 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    1403 ft · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    1612 ft · 39 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blanchard and Marrero.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 55%
I 10 East
78.9 mi · 23%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 16%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 2%
Westbank Expressway
5.63 mi · 2%
Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
5.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
290.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunkie
02h 41m from Blanchard
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blanchard 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 Blanchard to Marrero?

The road trip is about 340.7 miles (548.3 km) and usually takes 05h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.4 miles from Blanchard and 169.3 miles from Marrero.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 290.7 miles (467.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.52 one way or $91.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blanchard and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marrero.

Stop Ideas Near Bunkie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bunkie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bunkie.

RAIL

Lafayette

82 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

111 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

111 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blanchard and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 290.68 mi (467.8 km).

Blanchard

#1 Blanchard

Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,116
Coordinates32.5809800, -93.8926800
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: West Dougherty Avenue (-93.89247, 32.580735)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.02 gal
45.51 L · about $45.52
Round trip
$91.04
24.04 gal · 91.02 L
Estimated CO2
106.8 kg one way
Round trip: 213.6 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.52 $91.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $51.19 $102.39
Premium $4.63 $55.59 $111.19
Diesel $5.42 $65.09 $130.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blanchard and Marrero. The current time is 20:18:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.