The drive from Marrero, LA to Bastrop, LA covers 276.8 miles and takes about 5h 41m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Samuels Road, I 10, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.7 miles on Samuels Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
138.4 miles from Marrero, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Samuels Road
75.7 mi
1h 28m
I 10
70.8 mi
1h 20m
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.3 mi
1h 12m
South Louisa Street
13.2 mi
19m
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi
12m
Oak Ridge Road
6.5 mi
9m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.2 mi
8m
Grabault Road
6.1 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Samuels Road
— 75.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Bastrop, LA.
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Start on LA 18
346 ft·12 sec·Barataria Boulevard
2
Continue on LA 18
0.4 mi·57 sec·Barataria Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
131 ft·2 sec·Westbank Expressway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 90 Business West
5
Merge onto US 90 BUS
4.2 mi·5 min·Westbank Expressway
6
Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Nine Mile Point Road
7
Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Nine Mile Point Road
8
Turn right onto US 90; LA 18
2.6 mi·3 min·US 90; LA 18
9
Continue on LA 3152
3.8 mi·7 min·LA 3152
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
12
Merge onto I 10
71 mi·1 hr 20 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110
6.2 mi·8 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 110
2.6 mi·3 min·Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Exit 8CToward US 61 North: NatchezUse the slight right lane.
16
Continue on US 61
3.8 mi·5 min·Scenic Highway
17
Continue on US 61
76 mi·1 hr 28 min·Samuels Road
18
Turn left
0.1 mi·17 sec
19
Continue on US 84; US 425
2.4 mi·2 min·John R Junkin Drive
20
Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi·12 min·Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
21
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
22
Enter roundabout onto US 425
124 ft·2 sec·South Louisa Street
23
Continue on US 425
13 mi·19 min·South Louisa Street
24
Continue on US 425
4.2 mi·6 min·Oak Ridge Road
25
Continue on US 425
0.4 mi·38 sec·North Oak Street
26
Continue on US 425
2.2 mi·3 min·Oak Ridge Road
27
Turn left onto Grabault Road
6.1 mi·10 min·Grabault Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 165; US 425; LA 2
0.3 mi·32 sec·Mer Rouge Road
29
Continue on US 165; US 425; LA 2
1.9 mi·3 min·East Madison Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
3 ft·0 sec·US 165; US 425; LA 2
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 138.4 miles from Marrero, LA, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 61 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.4 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bastrop, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Marrero, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marrero, LA
This is one driving day of about 276.8 miles and 5h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Marrero, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Samuels Road for about 75.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 92.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 90 Business West
Navigation decision point
Toward US 90 Business West
4
11.9 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
5
12.6 mi into trip|~21m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
83.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
8
92.2 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8C
Toward US 61 North: Natchez
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.80 one way
$83.61 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$45.89
$91.78
premium
$4.56
$49.68
$99.36
diesel
$5.61
$61.11
$122.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83
1
$29.06
$13.29
Efficient EV
69.2
0
$24.22
$11.07
EV Truck/SUV
110.7
1
$38.75
$17.72
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Marrero, LA
Evening
in Marrero on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bastrop, LA
Evening
in Bastrop on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 257.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
276.8 mi in 5h 41m — 33% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Samuels Road.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.7 mi on Samuels Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 276.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Marrero, LA to Bastrop, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Bastrop is the county seat of Bastrop County, Texas, and is located about 30 mi (48 km) east of Austin. Bastrop was settled by Europeans in 1804 and incorporated on December 18, 1837, with a 2020 population of 9688. It is known for its isolated belt of loblolly pines (the "Lost Pines") that exist miles to the west of the Piney Woods of East Texas and Louisiana; see Bastrop State Park below.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 41m. Total distance: 276.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.7 miles on Samuels Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Bastrop, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bastrop, LA before the return drive.
