How far is Marrero, LA from Raceland, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Raceland, LA is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
36.87 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.17 mi
51.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.17 mi
Kilometers
51.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.87 mi
Kilometers
59.33 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raceland
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 PM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Wed, Apr 15, 8:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-15T18:32
Arrive Raceland
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Boutte
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Marrero
18.5 mi
00h 27m
To Raceland
18.5 mi
00h 27m

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
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Westbank Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto LA 182

    126 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto LA 182

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
32.6 mi · 88%
LA 182
3.6 mi · 10%
Barataria Boulevard
0.44 mi · 1%
US 90 Business West
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westbank Expressway

Continue straight

11 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boutte
00h 27m from Marrero
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Marrero and Mostly Clear near Raceland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Boutte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Marrero and 18.5 miles from Raceland.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boutte

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

30 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

44 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

72 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Raceland. Straight-line distance: 32.17 mi (51.77 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population10,193
Coordinates29.7274300, -90.5989800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: Raceland (-90.59898, 29.72743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $4.92
Round trip
$9.85
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.92 $9.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.54 $11.07
Premium $4.63 $6.01 $12.03
Diesel $5.42 $7.04 $14.08

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 Raceland. The current time is 18:32:42.

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.