How far is Marrero, LA from River Ridge, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to River Ridge, LA is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.57 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.08 mi
13.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.08 mi
Kilometers
13.01 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.57 mi
Kilometers
18.62 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive River Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marrero
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Westwego
LA

City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Marrero
5.8 mi
00h 10m
To River Ridge
5.8 mi
00h 10m

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 River Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marrero and River Ridge.

  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

    Turn left onto Citrus Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Citrus Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dickory Avenue

    119 m · 9 sec · Dickory Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    91 m · 19 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hickory Avenue

    143 m · 17 sec · Hickory Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Citrus Road

    1722 ft · 1 min · Citrus Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Robin Lane

    1421 ft · 1 min · Robin Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Garden Road

    1304 ft · 58 sec · Garden Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
155.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 36%
Citrus Boulevard
1.31 mi · 11%
West Nine Mile Point Road
1.29 mi · 11%
Nine Mile Point Road
0.45 mi · 4%
Barataria Boulevard
0.44 mi · 4%
Citrus Road
0.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Westbank Expressway

Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

4.17 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwego
00h 10m from Marrero
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marrero and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marrero to River Ridge?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westwego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Marrero and 5.8 miles from River Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 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 River Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Westwego

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

8 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

54 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

67 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

74 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and River Ridge. Straight-line distance: 8.08 mi (13.01 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
River Ridge

#2 River Ridge

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population13,494
Coordinates29.9602000, -90.2156300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: River Ridge (-90.21563, 29.9602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.55 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.11
0.82 gal · 3.1 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.55 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.75 $3.49
Premium $4.63 $1.90 $3.79
Diesel $5.42 $2.22 $4.44

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 River Ridge. The current time is 06:36:13.

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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.