How far is Rayville, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from Rayville, LA to Marrero, LA is about 282.4 miles (454.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.2 miles (327 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
282.41 mi
04h 23m
Flight
203.19 mi
327.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.19 mi
Kilometers
327.01 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.41 mi
Kilometers
454.5 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Sat, May 16, 9:04 PM CDT
Return by in Rayville
Sun, May 17, 1:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rayville
2026-05-16T16:41
Arrive Marrero
Sat, May 16, 9:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rayville
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
Saint Francisville
LA

City in Illinois

From Rayville
127.1 mi
02h 11m
To Marrero
155.3 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec · Harrison Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Julia Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Julia Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Julia Street

    48 m · 3 sec · South Julia Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Julia Street

    45.2 mi · 53 min · South Julia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Rte 15

    18.2 mi · 21 min · State Rte 15

  6. 6

    Continue on East Wallace Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Wallace Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  18. 18

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1395 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    1403 ft · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    1612 ft · 39 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
80.9 mi · 29%
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 28%
South Julia Street
45.2 mi · 16%
State Rte 15
18.2 mi · 6%
East Wallace Boulevard
13.2 mi · 5%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79.3 mi · 01h 34m

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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.2 mi
203.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Francisville
02h 11m from Rayville
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rayville and Partly Sunny near Marrero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.4 miles (454.5 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Saint Francisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Rayville and 155.3 miles from Marrero.

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

The direct path is about 203.2 miles (327 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.72 one way or $75.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Francisville

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

41 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

87 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Iberia

96 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rayville and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 203.19 mi (327.01 km).

Rayville

#1 Rayville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,436
Coordinates32.4773600, -91.7548500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrison Street (-91.754872, 32.477425)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.72 L · about $37.72
Round trip
$75.44
19.92 gal · 75.44 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.72 $75.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.42 $84.84
Premium $4.63 $46.07 $92.13
Diesel $5.42 $53.93 $107.87

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rayville and Marrero. The current time is 16:41:06.

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.