How far is Moss Bluff, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from Moss Bluff, LA to Marrero, LA is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
209.5 mi
03h 29m
Flight
186.81 mi
300.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.81 mi
Kilometers
300.64 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.5 mi
Kilometers
337.16 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Tue, May 5, 12:25 AM CDT
Return by in Moss Bluff
Tue, May 5, 3:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moss Bluff
2026-05-04T20:55
Arrive Marrero
Tue, May 5, 12:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moss Bluff
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
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Moss Bluff
107.4 mi
01h 44m
To Marrero
102.1 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moss Bluff and Marrero.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Highway 171

    753 ft · 33 sec · Old Highway 171

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Old Highway 171

    34 m · 8 sec · Old Highway 171

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Theriot Road

    1792 ft · 56 sec · Theriot Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1659 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    197.2 mi · 3 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  11. 11

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1395 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    1403 ft · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    1612 ft · 39 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Highway
202 mi · 96%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 3%
Westbank Expressway
5.63 mi · 3%
Crescent City Connection
0.68 mi
Theriot Road
0.34 mi
Barataria Boulevard
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Highway

Merge slight left

197 mi · 03h 40m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
186.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
01h 44m from Moss Bluff
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Moss Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Marrero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moss Bluff to Marrero?

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Moss Bluff and 102.1 miles from Marrero.

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

The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.99 one way or $55.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moss Bluff and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 186.81 mi (300.64 km).

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#1 Moss Bluff

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population11,557
Coordinates30.3027000, -93.1907100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Highway 171 (-93.190503, 30.302791)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.98 L · about $27.99
Round trip
$55.97
14.78 gal · 55.96 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.99 $55.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.47 $62.95
Premium $4.63 $34.18 $68.36
Diesel $5.42 $40.02 $80.03

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Moss Bluff and Marrero. The current time is 20:55:16.

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.