How far is Marrero, LA from Oakdale, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Oakdale, LA is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.39 mi
04h 06m
Flight
165.24 mi
265.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.24 mi
Kilometers
265.93 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.39 mi
Kilometers
303.19 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakdale
Sat, Apr 18, 4:57 AM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Sat, Apr 18, 9:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-18T00:51
Arrive Oakdale
Sat, Apr 18, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 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
Port Allen
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Marrero
94.1 mi
02h 03m
To Oakdale
94.3 mi
02h 03m

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

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 744: Ville Platte

    1829 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Chemin Vidrine

    617 ft · 10 sec · Chemin Vidrine

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Vidrine Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Vidrine Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Oakdale Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 10

    2865 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10

  27. 27

    Continue on Oakdale Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oakdale Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Oakdale Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Road

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Oakdale Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Oakdale Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Oakdale Road

  31. 31

    Continue on State Route 10

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 10

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Irene Street

    73 m · 7 sec · Irene Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    563 ft · 16 sec · East 5th Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on South 13th Street

    880 ft · 24 sec · South 13th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    779 ft · 39 sec · East 6th Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
75.4 mi · 40%
State Route 1
49 mi · 26%
Oakdale Road
9.79 mi · 5%
Vidrine Road
7.09 mi · 4%
Oakdale Highway
4.36 mi · 2%
Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

70.8 mi · 01h 20m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Allen
02h 03m from Marrero
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Marrero and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Marrero and 94.3 miles from Oakdale.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marrero and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakdale.

Stop Ideas Near Port Allen

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 8 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

3 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Iberia

77 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

81 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 165.24 mi (265.93 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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

#2 Oakdale

Small city in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population7,500
Coordinates30.8160300, -92.6604200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: Oakdale (-92.66042, 30.81603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.16 L · about $25.18
Round trip
$50.37
13.3 gal · 50.32 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.18 $50.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.32 $56.64
Premium $4.63 $30.76 $61.51
Diesel $5.42 $36.01 $72.02

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 Oakdale. The current time is 00:51:16.

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.