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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.48 mi
01h 09m
Flight
37.13 mi
59.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.13 mi
Kilometers
59.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.48 mi
Kilometers
73.2 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lutcher
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 AM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Sat, Apr 18, 12:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-18T10:06
Arrive Lutcher
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
New Sarpy
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Marrero
22.7 mi
00h 34m
To Lutcher
22.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

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.

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans

    1121 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 3139 North: Harahan

    1123 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Earhart Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Earhart Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Earhart Expressway

    69 m · 8 sec · Earhart Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Dickory Avenue

    2604 ft · 56 sec · Dickory Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Hickory Avenue

    795 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Airline Drive

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Airline Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East Airline Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Airline Highway

    26.3 mi · 36 min · Airline Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1336 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    980 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airline Highway
26.3 mi · 58%
Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 9%
Airline Drive
3.56 mi · 8%
Earhart Expressway
1.42 mi · 3%
West Nine Mile Point Road
1.29 mi · 3%
East Airline Highway
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Sarpy
00h 34m from Marrero
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

30 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

60 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

67 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Lutcher. Straight-line distance: 37.13 mi (59.76 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Lutcher

#2 Lutcher

City in the state of Louisiana

Population3,127
Coordinates30.0404800, -90.6989800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: Lutcher (-90.69898, 30.04048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $6.10
Round trip
$12.19
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Marrero and Lutcher. The current time is 10:06:51.

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.