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Trip from Marrero, LA to Gramercy, 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 7m

Distance

44.7 mi

72 km

Drive Score

7/10

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 2m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

Downtown Marrero, LA, LA

Marrero, LA

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Downtown Gramercy, LA, LA

Gramercy, LA

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Trip Overview

Marrero to Gramercy is 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m via Airline Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll primarily follow major local roadways, making it an accessible option for a quick excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without extensive highway time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Airline Highway 26.3 mi 35m
Westbank Expressway 4.2 mi 5m
Airline Drive 3.6 mi 6m
US 90 2.6 mi 3m
LA 641 2.2 mi 3m
Earhart Expressway 1.4 mi 2m
LA 3152 1.1 mi 1m
East Airline Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Airline Highway — 26.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

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

1.1 mi · 1 min · LA 3152
10

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · this road
Toward LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward LA 3139 North: Harahan Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Merge onto LA 3139

1.4 mi · 2 min · Earhart Expressway
14

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 3139

227 ft · 7 sec · Earhart Expressway
Toward LA 3154 North: Dickory Avenue Use the right lane.
15

Turn straight onto LA 3154

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Dickory Avenue
16

Continue on LA 3154

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Hickory Avenue
17

Turn left onto US 61

3.6 mi · 6 min · Airline Drive
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on US 61

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Airline Highway
19

Continue on US 61

26 mi · 35 min · Airline Highway
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto LA 641; LA 3213

0.3 mi · 28 sec · LA 641; LA 3213
21

Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125

0.2 mi · 19 sec · LA 641; LA 3125
22

Turn left onto LA 641

1.7 mi · 2 min · LA 641
23

Arrive at destination

LA 641

Where to Stop

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

suburb city of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kenner, 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

Metairie Terrace, 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 22.4 miles from Marrero, 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 11.9 — 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
8
9.4 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward LA 3139 North: Harahan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward LA 3139 North: Harahan
7
9.6 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
11.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | LA 3139 / Earhart Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 3139 / Earhart Expressway toward LA 3154 North: Dickory Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward LA 3154 North: Dickory Avenue
4
11.9 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 61 / Airline Drive

Turn left onto US 61 / Airline Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.75 one way

$13.50 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $7.41 $14.82
premium $4.56 $8.02 $16.05
diesel $5.61 $9.87 $19.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.69 $2.15
Efficient EV 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79
EV Truck/SUV 17.9 0 $6.26 $2.86

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Marrero, LA

Late night in Marrero on Sunday

Local time

2:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gramercy, LA

Late night in Gramercy on Sunday

Local time

2:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

18 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 7m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 44.7-mile journey, with only 26% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.3 miles on Airline Highway. This means you'll be navigating through more populated areas, likely with traffic signals and varied speed limits, rather than a consistent highway pace. The route offers a mix of driving experiences as you transition between different local roads.

Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.3 mi on Airline Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 0.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Gramercy, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.

New Orleans

9.2 mi in | ~14m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m 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 26.3 miles on 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 Gramercy, 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 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Gramercy, 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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