How far is Marrero, LA from Lutcher, LA?
The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Lutcher, LA is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Marrero and Lutcher.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero and Lutcher.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans
1121 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3139 North: Harahan
1123 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Earhart Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Earhart Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Earhart Expressway
69 m · 8 sec · Earhart Expressway
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Turn straight onto Dickory Avenue
2604 ft · 56 sec · Dickory Avenue
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Continue on Hickory Avenue
795 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Avenue
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Turn left onto Airline Drive
3.6 mi · 7 min · Airline Drive
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Continue on East Airline Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Highway
26.3 mi · 36 min · Airline Highway
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Turn left
1336 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
980 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marrero and Lutcher.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Airline Highway
Continue on Airline Highway
26.3 mi · 00h 36m
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 Marrero and Partly Sunny near Lutcher.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marrero to Lutcher?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 22.7 miles from Marrero and 22.7 miles from Lutcher.
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 8.3 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marrero and Partly Sunny near Lutcher.
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 Marrero and Lutcher. Straight-line distance: 37.13 mi (59.76 km).
#1 Marrero
CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 33,141 |
| Coordinates | 29.8993700, -90.1003500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lutcher
City in the state of Louisiana
| Population | 3,127 |
| Coordinates | 30.0404800, -90.6989800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lutcher (-90.69898, 30.04048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
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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