How far is Laplace, LA from Marrero, LA?
The driving distance from Laplace, LA to Marrero, LA is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laplace and Marrero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laplace and Marrero.
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Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West Airline Highway
14.9 mi · 20 min · West Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Drive
3.5 mi · 7 min · Airline Drive
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Turn right onto Hickory Avenue
828 ft · 18 sec · Hickory Avenue
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Continue on Dickory Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Dickory Avenue
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Turn left onto Earhart Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Earhart Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
1592 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Clearview Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Clearview Parkway
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Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Huey P. Long Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego
2124 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bridge City Avenue
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Continue on River Road
2513 ft · 54 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
3093 ft · 1 min · Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
3 mi · 6 min · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Barataria Boulevard
54 m · 9 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 Laplace and Marrero.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Airline Highway
Turn right onto West Airline Highway
14.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Laplace and Sunny near Marrero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laplace to Marrero?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kenner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Laplace and 16.7 miles from Marrero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laplace and Sunny near Marrero.
Stop Ideas Near Kenner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenner.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laplace and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 25.58 mi (41.17 km).
#1 Laplace
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 29,872 |
| Coordinates | 30.0669800, -90.4814700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
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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