How far is Donaldsonville, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from Donaldsonville, LA to Marrero, LA is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.79 mi
01h 18m
Flight
55.26 mi
88.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.26 mi
Kilometers
88.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.79 mi
Kilometers
109.09 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 AM CDT
Return by in Donaldsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donaldsonville
2026-04-18T07:27
Arrive Marrero
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Donaldsonville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Laplace
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Donaldsonville
36.7 mi
00h 39m
To Marrero
31.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 10th Street

    3 m · 2 sec · West 10th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Albert Street

    918 ft · 16 sec · Albert Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Marchand Drive

    2231 ft · 31 sec · Marchand Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Division Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

    640 ft · 8 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1520 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans

    2004 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    47.3 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  15. 15

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1395 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    1403 ft · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    1612 ft · 39 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
47.7 mi · 70%
Division Street
11.9 mi · 18%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 9%
Westbank Expressway
5.63 mi · 8%
Crescent City Connection
0.68 mi · 1%
Marchand Drive
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

47.3 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laplace
00h 39m from Donaldsonville
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Donaldsonville and Partly Sunny near Marrero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Laplace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Donaldsonville and 31.1 miles from Marrero.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Donaldsonville and Partly Sunny near Marrero.

Stop Ideas Near Laplace

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

71 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donaldsonville and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 55.26 mi (88.94 km).

Donaldsonville

#1 Donaldsonville

City in Louisiana, United States

Population8,638
Coordinates30.1011400, -90.9941200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Albert Street (-90.994094, 30.101117)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.05 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.78 gal · 18.1 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.18 $20.36
Premium $4.63 $11.05 $22.11
Diesel $5.42 $12.94 $25.88

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Donaldsonville and Marrero. The current time is 07:27:15.

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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.