How far is Marrero, LA from Reserve, LA?
The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Reserve, LA is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marrero and Reserve.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero and Reserve.
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Start on Barataria Boulevard
105 m · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Continue on Barataria Boulevard
1975 ft · 58 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
40 m · 3 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
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Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans
1121 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3139 North: Harahan
1123 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Earhart Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Earhart Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Earhart Expressway
69 m · 8 sec · Earhart Expressway
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Turn straight onto Dickory Avenue
2604 ft · 56 sec · Dickory Avenue
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Continue on Hickory Avenue
795 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Avenue
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Turn left onto Airline Drive
3.6 mi · 7 min · Airline Drive
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Continue on East Airline Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Highway
13.9 mi · 19 min · Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1750 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street
562 ft · 19 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Cardinal Street
1042 ft · 29 sec · Cardinal Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marrero and Reserve.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Airline Highway
Continue on Airline Highway
13.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marrero and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reserve.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marrero to Reserve?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 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?
Saint Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Marrero and 17.5 miles from Reserve.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reserve.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Rose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Rose.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Reserve. Straight-line distance: 29.05 mi (46.75 km).
#1 Marrero
CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 33,141 |
| Coordinates | 29.8993700, -90.1003500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reserve
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St.
| Population | 9,766 |
| Coordinates | 30.0538100, -90.5517500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reserve (-90.55175, 30.05381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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