Origin
Bayou Cane, LA
Late night in Bayou Cane on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayou Cane, LA to Marrero, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayou Cane, LA
Alfo Medeiros
Marrero, LA
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Trip Overview
Bayou Cane, LA to Marrero, LA is 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 13m via US 90, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a drive that is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. It's a quick hop that's ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 35.3 mi | 48m |
| New Orleans Boulevard | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Westbank Expressway | 5 mi | 7m |
| South Hollywood Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 35.3 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayou Cane, LA and Marrero, LA.
1
Start on LA 24
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Hollywood Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Hollywood Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Enter roundabout onto LA 182
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Orleans Boulevard
4
Continue on LA 182
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
New Orleans Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 90 East: New Orleans
6
Merge onto US 90
35 mi
·
48 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 90 BUS
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 Business
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 Business East
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
11
Turn left onto LA 45
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
12
Arrive at destination
LA 18
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Bayou Cane, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 50.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Hollywood Road
Turn left onto South Hollywood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
LA 182 / New Orleans Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto LA 182 / New Orleans Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 90
Merge onto US 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway toward US 90 Business East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 90 Business East
7
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.78 one way
$15.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.24 | $18.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Marrero, LA
Late night in Marrero on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 35.3 miles on US 90, which forms the backbone of this journey. New Orleans Boulevard and the Westbank Expressway also contribute to the predominantly high-speed character of the route. The drive is designed for efficiency, minimizing slower local roads in favor of maintaining momentum.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.3 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and New Orleans Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near South Hollywood Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (South Hollywood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (LA 182 / New Orleans Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.6 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.3 miles on US 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (South Hollywood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (LA 182 / New Orleans Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.6 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marrero, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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