How far is Marrero, LA from Denham Springs, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Denham Springs, LA is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.25 mi
01h 50m
Flight
65.36 mi
105.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.36 mi
Kilometers
105.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.25 mi
Kilometers
142.03 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denham Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 4:59 PM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Wed, Apr 15, 6:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-15T15:09
Arrive Denham Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 4:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marrero
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
Ponchatoula
LA

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Marrero
44.1 mi
00h 55m
To Denham Springs
44.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marrero and Denham Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Barataria Boulevard

    105 m · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Barataria Boulevard

    1975 ft · 58 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Westbank Expressway

    40 m · 3 sec · Westbank Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road

    978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1975 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    28.4 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    25.3 mi · 27 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1026

    1580 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 1026 North: Juban Road

    89 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Juban Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Juban Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Florida Boulevard

    70 m · 4 sec · Florida Boulevard

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Florida Boulevard

    2834 ft · 52 sec · Florida Boulevard

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Florida Boulevard

    50 m · 3 sec · Florida Boulevard

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Florida Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Florida Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Florida Avenue Southeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · Florida Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right onto South Hummel Street

    1738 ft · 33 sec · South Hummel Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Centerville Street Northeast

    132 m · 16 sec · Centerville Street Northeast

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Benton Street

    70 m · 13 sec · Benton Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Benton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
29.4 mi · 33%
West Florida Republic Parkway
25.3 mi · 29%
I 10 West
17 mi · 19%
Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 5%
West Nine Mile Point Road
4.01 mi · 5%
Florida Boulevard
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Continue straight

28.4 mi · 00h 30m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ponchatoula
00h 55m from Marrero
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Marrero and Mostly Clear near Denham Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marrero to Denham Springs?

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Ponchatoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Marrero and 44.1 miles from Denham Springs.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Marrero and Mostly Clear near Denham Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

8 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

65 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

66 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

70 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Denham Springs. Straight-line distance: 65.36 mi (105.18 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Denham Springs

#2 Denham Springs

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population9,842
Coordinates30.4874000, -90.9575300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: Denham Springs (-90.95753, 30.4874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L · about $11.78
Round trip
$23.56
6.22 gal · 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.78 $23.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.25 $26.49
Premium $4.63 $14.38 $28.77
Diesel $5.42 $16.84 $33.68

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 Marrero and Denham Springs. The current time is 15:09:08.

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.