How far is Red Chute, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from Red Chute, LA to Marrero, LA is about 337.7 miles (543.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277 miles (445.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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
337.72 mi
05h 19m
Flight
277.04 mi
445.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.04 mi
Kilometers
445.85 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.72 mi
Kilometers
543.51 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Tue, May 12, 11:35 PM CDT
Return by in Red Chute
Wed, May 13, 4:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Chute
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Marrero
Tue, May 12, 11:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Chute
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
Bunkie
LA

City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Red Chute
171.4 mi
02h 39m
To Marrero
166.3 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Chute and Marrero.

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highway 80

  2. 2

    Continue on East Texas Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Texas Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1628 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway

    2395 ft · 40 sec · Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Shreveport

    1986 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Red Chute and Marrero.

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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 55%
I 10 East
78.9 mi · 23%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 16%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
7.85 mi · 2%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 2%
Westbank Expressway
5.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
277 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunkie
02h 39m from Red Chute
Leave By
6:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Red Chute 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 Red Chute to Marrero?

The road trip is about 337.7 miles (543.5 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.4 miles from Red Chute and 166.3 miles from Marrero.

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

The direct path is about 277 miles (445.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 6:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.14 one way or $90.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bunkie

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

82 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

111 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

111 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Chute and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 277.04 mi (445.85 km).

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#1 Red Chute

City in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population6,261
Coordinates32.5559800, -93.6132300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: US 79 (-93.613206, 32.555984)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.92 gal
45.11 L · about $45.14
Round trip
$90.28
23.84 gal · 90.22 L
Estimated CO2
105.9 kg one way
Round trip: 211.9 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.14 $90.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.77 $101.53
Premium $4.63 $55.13 $110.26
Diesel $5.42 $64.55 $129.09

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Chute and Marrero. The current time is 18:15:34.

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.