How far is Marrero, LA from Walker, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Walker, LA is about 275.8 miles (443.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216 miles (347.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.78 mi
05h 35m
Flight
216 mi
347.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216 mi
Kilometers
347.62 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.78 mi
Kilometers
443.83 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 7:28 AM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Thu, Apr 16, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-16T01:53
Arrive Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 7:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marrero
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Opelousas
LA

Parish seat of St.

From Marrero
137.9 mi
02h 47m
To Walker
137.8 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    47.2 mi · 58 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Boundary Avenue

    1693 ft · 29 sec · East Boundary Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Route 34

    16.3 mi · 24 min · State Route 34

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Walker Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Parish Road 220

    128 m · 19 sec · Parish Road 220

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parish Road 220

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
75.4 mi · 27%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.6 mi · 23%
State Route 1
49 mi · 18%
US 167 North
47.4 mi · 17%
State Route 34
16.3 mi · 6%
Walker Road
4.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

70.8 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
216 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Opelousas
02h 47m from Marrero
Leave By
5:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marrero and Mostly Sunny near Walker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.8 miles (443.8 km) and usually takes 05h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Opelousas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Marrero and 137.8 miles from Walker.

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

The direct path is about 216 miles (347.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.85 one way or $73.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Opelousas

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Opelousas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 4.2 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Opelousas.

RAIL

Lafayette

35 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

63 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

87 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

114 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Walker. Straight-line distance: 216 mi (347.62 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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

#2 Walker

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population6,302
Coordinates32.1901600, -92.5837600
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: Walker (-92.58376, 32.19016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.84 L · about $36.85
Round trip
$73.70
19.46 gal · 73.68 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.85 $73.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.44 $82.88
Premium $4.63 $45.00 $90.00
Diesel $5.42 $52.69 $105.38

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Marrero and Walker. The current time is 01:53:06.

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.