Origin
Marrero, LA
Late night in Marrero on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marrero, LA to Gray, 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 10m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marrero, LA
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Gray, LA
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Trip Overview
This 51.5-mile drive from Marrero, Louisiana, to Gray, Louisiana, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Primarily following US 90 and the Westbank Expressway, with a brief section on West Park Avenue, you'll spend 96% of your time on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana. Its straightforward, highway-focused profile means you can easily complete it in a morning or afternoon, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 35.9 mi | 46m |
| Westbank Expressway | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| West Park Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bayou Blue Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 35.9 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Gray, 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
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 BUS
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 West: Boutte, Raceland
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 90
11 mi
·
17 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 90
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 90
24 mi
·
27 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
368 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn straight onto LA 24
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Park Avenue
14
Turn right onto LA 316
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bayou Blue Road
15
Arrive at destination
LA 316
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 25.7 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Westbank Expressway
Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 90 Business West
Navigation decision point
Toward US 90 Business West
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway toward US 90 West: Boutte, Raceland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 90 West: Boutte, Raceland
4
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
Gray, LA
Late night in Gray on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this trip. With 96% of the route utilizing major roadways like US 90 and the Westbank Expressway, you'll likely encounter consistent speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 35.9 miles on US 90, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of West Park Avenue might introduce slight variations as you approach your destination. This drive offers a practical, efficient transit rather than a winding scenic tour.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.9 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Westbank Expressway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Westbank Expressway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.4 miles (Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Gray, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Raceland along the way.
Raceland
4.9 mi in
|
~6m
|
via US 90 BUS
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.9 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 0.4 miles (Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Gray, 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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