How far is Marrero, LA from Carlyss, LA?
The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Carlyss, LA is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marrero and Carlyss.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero and Carlyss.
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Start on Barataria Boulevard
105 m · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Continue on Barataria Boulevard
1975 ft · 58 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
40 m · 3 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
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Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1975 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
134.8 mi · 2 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron
2306 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Ruth Street
1622 ft · 44 sec · Ruth Street
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Continue straight
39 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Louisiana Highway 27
1 mi · 2 min · Louisiana Highway 27
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Highway 27
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marrero and Carlyss.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Keep slight left
135 mi · 02h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marrero and Sunny near Carlyss.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marrero to Carlyss?
The road trip is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.8 miles from Marrero and 111.1 miles from Carlyss.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.65 one way or $59.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marrero and Sunny near Carlyss.
Stop Ideas Near Maringouin
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 Maringouin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Carlyss. Straight-line distance: 196.81 mi (316.74 km).
#1 Marrero
CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 33,141 |
| Coordinates | 29.8993700, -90.1003500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlyss
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,670 |
| Coordinates | 30.1688200, -93.3759900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlyss (-93.37599, 30.16882)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.21 | $72.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
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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