Road Trips from Marrero, LA
If you're looking to get out of Marrero this weekend, you've got a good mix of short hops and longer hauls. Most trips here are on flat terrain, making for easy driving. You can hit a couple of historical parks within a few hours, or if you're up for a more substantial drive, there are options over 300 miles away with higher drive scores and even more park access. Most of these are day trips, but the longer ones might make you think about an overnight.
Total Routes
14
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
12
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
10 total in this range
Ruston, LA
5h 58m301.4 mi one way
Shreveport, LA
6h 12m329.9 mi one way
For the longest day trip at 6.2 hours, Shreveport presents the highest drive score of 10. This route mixes highway and surface roads and grants access to both Cane River Creole National Historical Park and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, offering the most park diversity.
West Monroe, LA
5h 25m272.6 mi one way
This 5.4-hour drive to West Monroe is a solid choice for a longer excursion, boasting a drive score of 9. The route uses a mix of highway and surface roads across flat terrain. You'll have access to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Poverty Point National Monument.
Leesville, LA
5h 5m256.7 mi one way
Leesville is a 5.1-hour drive, featuring a mixed highway and surface road profile and a drive score of 9. This route stays on flat terrain and offers a day trip option that's longer than the immediate southern Louisiana destinations, with access to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
Alexandria, LA
4h 4m206.3 mi one way
This 4.1-hour trip to Alexandria is primarily a highway drive with a score of 9. It's a good mid-range option for a day trip, offering flat terrain and access to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. It's shorter than the Shreveport or West Monroe drives.
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Ruston, LA
5h 58m301.4 mi one way
Shreveport, LA
6h 12m329.9 mi one way
West Monroe, LA
5h 25m272.6 mi one way
Leesville, LA
5h 5m256.7 mi one way
Ruston, LA
5h 58m301.4 mi one way
Shreveport, LA
6h 12m329.9 mi one way
Leesville, LA
5h 5m256.7 mi one way
Alexandria, LA
4h 4m206.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring weather is ideal for exploring the flat terrain and any nearby parks like New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
Summer
Summer drives across the flat terrain are manageable, with park access remaining consistent throughout the season.
Fall
Fall offers pleasant conditions for drives on mixed highway and surface roads, with historical parks accessible.
Winter
Winter drives are typically easy on the flat terrain, making access to parks like New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park straightforward.
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