How far is Marrero, LA from Thibodaux, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Thibodaux, LA is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.36 mi
01h 18m
Flight
43.89 mi
70.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.89 mi
Kilometers
70.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.36 mi
Kilometers
84.27 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thibodaux
Mon, May 25, 12:20 PM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Mon, May 25, 1:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-05-25T11:02
Arrive Thibodaux
Mon, May 25, 12:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Des Allemands
LA

Census designated place

From Marrero
26.2 mi
00h 39m
To Thibodaux
26.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2834 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    95 m · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Highway 1

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 1

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Percy Brown Road

    131 m · 13 sec · Percy Brown Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Saint Patrick Bridge

    121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Jackson Street

    662 ft · 17 sec · Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Saint Mary Street

    35 m · 2 sec · Saint Mary Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Mary Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
32.6 mi · 62%
Highway 1
12.4 mi · 24%
LA 182
3.54 mi · 7%
Barataria Boulevard
0.44 mi · 1%
US 90 Business West
0.24 mi
Jackson Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 1

Turn right onto Highway 1

12.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Allemands
00h 39m from Marrero
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marrero and Showers And Thunderstorms near Thibodaux.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Des Allemands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Marrero and 26.2 miles from Thibodaux.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Marrero and Showers And Thunderstorms near Thibodaux.

Stop Ideas Near Des Allemands

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

34 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

84 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Thibodaux. Straight-line distance: 43.89 mi (70.63 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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

#2 Thibodaux

City in and the parish seat of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population14,411
Coordinates29.7957600, -90.8228700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: Thibodaux (-90.82287, 29.79576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.01
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.01 $14.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.88 $15.76
Premium $4.63 $8.56 $17.11
Diesel $5.42 $10.02 $20.04

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Marrero and Thibodaux. The current time is 11:02:10.

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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.