How far is Marrero, LA from Vivian, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Vivian, LA is about 361 miles (580.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307.8 miles (495.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
360.97 mi
06h 50m
Flight
307.75 mi
495.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.75 mi
Kilometers
495.27 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
360.97 mi
Kilometers
580.92 km
Drive Time
06h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vivian
Wed, May 13, 4:20 AM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Wed, May 13, 11:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-05-12T21:30
Arrive Vivian
Wed, May 13, 4:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:51 PM to 2:21 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marrero
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cheneyville
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Marrero
180.5 mi
03h 25m
To Vivian
180.4 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1975 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Pete Harris Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Caddo Street

    1505 ft · 44 sec · Caddo Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Common Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Common Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Drive

    2281 ft · 41 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Drive

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right

    2681 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway

    18.7 mi · 19 min · Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Highway 170

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 170

  30. 30

    Continue on South Pardue Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pardue Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto East Arkansas Avenue

    1579 ft · 35 sec · East Arkansas Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 52%
I 10 West
75.4 mi · 21%
State Route 1
49 mi · 14%
Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 5%
Highway 170
6.56 mi · 2%
Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
307.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheneyville
03h 25m from Marrero
Leave By
10:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marrero and Sunny near Vivian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 361 miles (580.9 km) and usually takes 06h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.5 miles from Marrero and 180.4 miles from Vivian.

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

The direct path is about 307.8 miles (495.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.25 one way or $96.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marrero and Sunny near Vivian.

Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Vivian. Straight-line distance: 307.75 mi (495.27 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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

#2 Vivian

Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,443
Coordinates32.8715300, -93.9874000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: Vivian (-93.9874, 32.87153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 581 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.74 gal
48.22 L · about $48.25
Round trip
$96.49
25.48 gal · 96.44 L
Estimated CO2
113.2 kg one way
Round trip: 226.4 kg / 499 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $48.25 $96.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $54.26 $108.52
Premium $4.63 $58.92 $117.85
Diesel $5.42 $68.99 $137.97

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marrero and Vivian. The current time is 21:30:16.

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.