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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.99 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.05 mi
46.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.05 mi
Kilometers
46.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.99 mi
Kilometers
56.31 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reserve
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-23T04:06
Arrive Reserve
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM 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
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Saint Rose
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Marrero
17.5 mi
00h 27m
To Reserve
17.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

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.

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans

    1121 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 3139 North: Harahan

    1123 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Earhart Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Earhart Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Earhart Expressway

    69 m · 8 sec · Earhart Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Dickory Avenue

    2604 ft · 56 sec · Dickory Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Hickory Avenue

    795 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Airline Drive

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Airline Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East Airline Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Airline Highway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Airline Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1750 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street

    562 ft · 19 sec · East 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cardinal Street

    1042 ft · 29 sec · Cardinal Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airline Highway
13.9 mi · 40%
Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 12%
Airline Drive
3.56 mi · 10%
West 2nd Street
1.47 mi · 4%
Earhart Expressway
1.42 mi · 4%
West Nine Mile Point Road
1.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Rose
00h 27m from Marrero
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

23 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

52 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

64 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Reserve. Straight-line distance: 29.05 mi (46.75 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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

#2 Reserve

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St.

Population9,766
Coordinates30.0538100, -90.5517500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: Reserve (-90.55175, 30.05381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marrero and Reserve. The current time is 04:06:07.

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.