How far is Marrero, LA from Gretna, LA?
The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Gretna, LA is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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 07m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marrero and Gretna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero and Gretna.
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Start on Barataria Boulevard
105 m · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Continue on Barataria Boulevard
2210 ft · 1 min · Barataria Boulevard
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Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
1365 ft · 33 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business East: Harvey Canal Bridge
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 18 West, LA 23 South: Lafayette Street
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
148 m · 17 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
1005 ft · 22 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1487 ft · 1 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Richard Street
52 m · 7 sec · Richard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Richard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marrero and Gretna.
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.
Westbank Expressway
Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
2.08 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marrero and Mostly Sunny near Gretna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marrero to Gretna?
The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Terrytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Marrero and 1.9 miles from Gretna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3 miles (4.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marrero and Mostly Sunny near Gretna.
Stop Ideas Near Terrytown
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 Terrytown.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Picayune
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Gretna. Straight-line distance: 2.97 mi (4.78 km).
#1 Marrero
CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 33,141 |
| Coordinates | 29.8993700, -90.1003500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gretna
Suburb city of New Orleans
| Population | 17,615 |
| Coordinates | 29.9146500, -90.0539600 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gretna (-90.05396, 29.91465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.57 | $1.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.69 | $1.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
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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