How far is Lutcher, LA from Marrero, LA?
The driving distance from Lutcher, LA to Marrero, LA is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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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 Lutcher and Marrero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lutcher and Marrero.
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Start on Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right
980 ft · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
982 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto West Airline Highway
27.2 mi · 37 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 Lutcher 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.
West Airline Highway
Turn right onto West Airline Highway
27.2 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lutcher 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 Lutcher to Marrero?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
New Sarpy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Lutcher and 27 miles from Marrero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lutcher and Partly Sunny near Marrero.
Stop Ideas Near New Sarpy
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 New Sarpy.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lutcher and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 37.13 mi (59.76 km).
#1 Lutcher
City in the state of Louisiana
| Population | 3,127 |
| Coordinates | 30.0404800, -90.6989800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
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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