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Trip from Lutcher, LA to Marrero, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

44 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lutcher, LA, LA

Lutcher, LA

Photography Maghradze PH

Downtown Marrero, LA, LA

Marrero, LA

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Trip Overview

Lutcher, LA to Marrero, LA is 44 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via West Airline Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, connecting two points in the state. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, so it's not a high-speed highway journey. It's a practical route for getting from one point to another without extensive travel time, making it ideal for a same-day excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Airline Highway 27.2 mi 37m
Airline Drive 3.5 mi 6m
4th Street 3 mi 5m
Main Street 2.5 mi 4m
Huey P. Long Bridge 1.4 mi 2m
Bridge City Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
South Clearview Parkway 1.1 mi 1m
Earhart Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: West Airline Highway — 27.2 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lutcher, LA and Marrero, LA.

1

Start on LA 641

2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
2

Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125

0.2 mi · 15 sec · LA 641; LA 3125
3

At end of road, turn left onto LA 641; LA 3213

0.2 mi · 18 sec · LA 641; LA 3213
4

Turn right onto US 61

27 mi · 37 min · West Airline Highway
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on US 61

3.5 mi · 6 min · Airline Drive
6

Turn right onto LA 3154

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Hickory Avenue
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on LA 3154

0.6 mi · 1 min · Dickory Avenue
8

Turn left onto LA 3139

0.8 mi · 1 min · Earhart Expressway
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto LA 3152

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Clearview Parkway
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on US 90

1.4 mi · 2 min · Huey P. Long Bridge
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego
14

Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bridge City Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Continue on LA 18; LA 541

0.5 mi · 53 sec · River Road
16

Turn right onto LA 18

0.6 mi · 1 min · Louisiana Street
17

Turn left onto LA 18

3.0 mi · 5 min · 4th Street
18

At end of road, turn left onto LA 18

178 ft · 9 sec · Barataria Boulevard
19

Arrive at destination

LA 18

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Luling, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Luling, LA

22 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

Laplace, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laplace, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22 miles from Lutcher, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 33.5 and 38.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
33.5 mi into trip | ~49m in | LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue

Turn right onto LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
35.1 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long...
9
35.3 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
5
35.7 mi into trip | ~53m in | LA 3152 / South Clearview Parkway

Merge onto LA 3152 / South Clearview Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
38.6 mi into trip | ~58m in | Bridge City Avenue

Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.65 one way

$13.29 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $7.29 $14.59
premium $4.56 $7.90 $15.79
diesel $5.61 $9.71 $19.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 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 13.2 0 $4.62 $2.11
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.85 $1.76
EV Truck/SUV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Lutcher, LA

Late night in Lutcher on Tuesday

Local time

3:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marrero, LA

Late night in Marrero on Tuesday

Local time

3:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

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

2 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 8m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only a 5% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.2 miles on West Airline Highway, indicating that much of your journey will involve more localized driving. Expect to navigate through various local streets and highways, likely experiencing changes in speed limits and traffic patterns as you move between towns. The profile suggests a need for attention to navigation due to the numerous turns involved.

Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.2 mi on West Airline Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33.5 miles in near LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 33.5 miles (LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Lutcher, LA to Marrero, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Westwego along the way.

Westwego

38.2 mi in | ~57m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 44 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.2 miles on West Airline Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Marrero, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 33.5 miles (LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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