Marrero, LA to Oakdale, LA is 188.4 miles and takes about 4h 6m via I 10 and State Route 1, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a straightforward journey. Given its relatively short duration and focus on major highways, it's a practical option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, making it a dependable choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
94.2 miles from Marrero, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
74.7 mi
1h 24m
State Route 1
49 mi
1h 2m
US 167
17.5 mi
26m
Oakdale Road
9.8 mi
14m
Vidrine Road
7.1 mi
10m
Oakdale Highway
4.4 mi
6m
Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi
5m
State Route 10
4.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 74.7 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Oakdale, 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 left at fork onto I 10
3.9 mi·4 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 151Toward LA 415: LobdellUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
317 ft·7 sec
Toward LA 415: LobdellUse the right lane.
16
Merge onto LA 415
3.6 mi·4 min·North Lobdell Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 190; LA 1
49 mi·1 hr 2 min·State Route 1
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
19
Merge onto I 49; US 167
3.2 mi·3 min·Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
20
Take the exit onto US 167
0.3 mi·44 sec·US 167
Toward US 167 North, LA 744: Ville Platte
21
Turn left onto US 167
17 mi·25 min·US 167
22
Turn straight onto US 167; LA 10
1.2 mi·1 min·West Main Street
23
Continue on US 167; LA 10
0.1 mi·10 sec·Chemin Vidrine
24
Turn straight onto LA 10
7.1 mi·10 min·Vidrine Road
25
Continue on LA 10
3.6 mi·5 min·Oakdale Road
26
Continue on LA 10
0.5 mi·48 sec·State Route 10
27
Continue on LA 10
0.7 mi·1 min·Oakdale Highway
28
Continue on LA 10
3.2 mi·4 min·Oakdale Road
29
Turn straight onto LA 10
3.6 mi·5 min·Oakdale Highway
30
Continue on LA 10
2.9 mi·4 min·Oakdale Road
31
Continue on LA 10
3.6 mi·4 min·State Route 10
32
Turn right onto Irene Street
240 ft·6 sec·Irene Street
33
Continue on East 5th Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·East 5th Avenue
34
Continue on South 13th Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·South 13th Street
35
Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
0.1 mi·38 sec·East 6th Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
East 6th Avenue
Trip Plan
With a driving time of just over 4 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you have the flexibility to leave when you're ready. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and take advantage of potentially lighter traffic. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 74.7-mile stretch on I 10, as services might be less frequent. There's one recommended stop, so plan to refuel and stretch your legs there to break up the drive.
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 94.2 miles from Marrero, LA, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.7 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 41 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.2 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakdale, 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 188.4 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 I 10 for about 74.7 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.6 and 87.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
6
83.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
87.3 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
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87.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
5
87.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway
Merge onto LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.45 one way
$56.91 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$31.23
$62.47
premium
$4.56
$33.82
$67.63
diesel
$5.61
$41.60
$83.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.5
0
$19.78
$9.04
Efficient EV
47.1
0
$16.49
$7.54
EV Truck/SUV
75.4
0
$26.38
$12.06
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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 18, 2026
Origin
Marrero, LA
Night
in Marrero on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 5 to 10 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Oakdale, LA
Night
in Oakdale on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 mph46% chanceLive 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
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
4h 6m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the route utilizing major roads like I 10 and US 167. Expect a significant portion of your journey to be on the interstate, offering consistent speed and minimal local traffic interference. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 74.7 miles on I 10, so plan for a period of uninterrupted driving. While largely highway-based, the inclusion of State Route 1 and US 167 will introduce some variation as you get closer to Oakdale.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.7 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and State Route 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 188.4 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 12.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 188.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.7 miles on I 10. 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 Oakdale, 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 12.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Oakdale, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
