How far is Marrero, LA from Monticello, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Monticello, LA is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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
276.17 mi
05h 30m
Flight
201.41 mi
324.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.41 mi
Kilometers
324.14 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.17 mi
Kilometers
444.46 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-15T05:39
Arrive Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 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
Kentwood
LA

Town of the United States

From Marrero
138.3 mi
02h 45m
To Monticello
137.9 mi
02h 45m

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
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    156 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    967 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    928 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    32.7 mi · 36 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 577: Waverly

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto State Route 577

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 577

  24. 24

    Turn left

    97 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Route 577

    10.7 mi · 26 min · State Route 577

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 577

    1.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 577

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 577

    2902 ft · 1 min · State Route 577

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Route 877

    73 m · 7 sec · State Route 877

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 877

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
157 mi · 57%
I 20 West
75.7 mi · 27%
I 10 West
17 mi · 6%
State Route 577
14 mi · 5%
Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 2%
West Nine Mile Point Road
4.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Continue straight

156 mi · 02h 47m

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
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.8 mi
201.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kentwood
02h 45m from Marrero
Leave By
5:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Marrero and Mostly Sunny near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Kentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Marrero and 137.9 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.92 one way or $73.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Marrero and Mostly Sunny near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Kentwood

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

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

RAIL

McComb

35 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Brookhaven

72 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

84 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 201.41 mi (324.14 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Monticello

Monticello is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5965300, -91.3940000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: Monticello (-91.394, 32.59653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.75 gal
36.89 L · about $36.92
Round trip
$73.85
19.5 gal · 73.78 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.3 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.92 $73.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.53 $83.05
Premium $4.63 $45.09 $90.19
Diesel $5.42 $52.80 $105.59

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 Monticello. The current time is 05:39:36.

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.