How far is Marrero, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Monroe, LA is about 277.1 miles (445.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.2 miles (348 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.09 mi
04h 45m
Flight
216.21 mi
347.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.21 mi
Kilometers
347.96 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.09 mi
Kilometers
445.94 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-22T21:02
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marrero
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Marrero
135.1 mi
02h 22m
To Monroe
142 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marrero and Monroe.

  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

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center

    775 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 30%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 27%
I 10 West
71.5 mi · 26%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 2%
Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
216.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
02h 22m from Marrero
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marrero and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marrero to Monroe?

The road trip is about 277.1 miles (445.9 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.1 miles from Marrero and 142 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 216.2 miles (348 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.04 one way or $74.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marrero and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

McComb

69 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 216.21 mi (347.96 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.78 gal
37.01 L · about $37.04
Round trip
$74.07
19.56 gal · 74.02 L
Estimated CO2
86.9 kg one way
Round trip: 173.8 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.04 $74.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.65 $83.31
Premium $4.63 $45.23 $90.46
Diesel $5.42 $52.96 $105.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marrero and Monroe. The current time is 21:02:17.

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.