How far is Claiborne, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from Claiborne, LA to Marrero, LA is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219 miles (352.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.29 mi
04h 48m
Flight
218.98 mi
352.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.98 mi
Kilometers
352.42 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.29 mi
Kilometers
452.7 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 PM CDT
Return by in Claiborne
Wed, Apr 15, 11:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claiborne
2026-04-15T13:30
Arrive Marrero
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Claiborne
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
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Claiborne
139.6 mi
02h 24m
To Marrero
141.7 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wallace Dean Road

    11 m · 3 sec · Wallace Dean Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Well Road

    1140 ft · 19 sec · Well Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Well Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Well Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Well Road

    956 ft · 16 sec · Well Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1532 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  19. 19

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1395 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    1403 ft · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    1612 ft · 39 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
80.9 mi · 29%
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 28%
Well Road
26.4 mi · 9%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 2%
Westbank Expressway
5.63 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79.3 mi · 01h 34m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.3 mi
219 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
02h 24m from Claiborne
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Claiborne and Mostly Clear near Marrero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Claiborne to Marrero?

The road trip is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Claiborne and 141.7 miles from Marrero.

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

The direct path is about 219 miles (352.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.57 one way or $75.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Claiborne and Mostly Clear near Marrero.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norwood, 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 Norwood.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

McComb

69 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

79 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claiborne and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 218.98 mi (352.42 km).

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#1 Claiborne

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population11,507
Coordinates32.5159800, -92.1918000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Wallace Dean Road (-92.191844, 32.515979)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.57 L · about $37.57
Round trip
$75.13
19.84 gal · 75.14 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.57 $75.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.25 $84.50
Premium $4.63 $45.88 $91.76
Diesel $5.42 $53.72 $107.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Claiborne and Marrero. The current time is 13:30:30.

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.