Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
84.4 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Patterson, LA
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The drive from Marrero, LA to Patterson, LA covers 84.4 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, Westbank Expressway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.7 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.2 miles from Marrero, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 69.7 mi | 1h 23m |
| Westbank Expressway | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bernard Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Patterson, LA.
Start on LA 18
Continue on LA 18
Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 90 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 BUS
Continue on US 90
Continue on US 90
Continue on US 90
Continue on US 90
Turn right onto Bernard Street
Turn left onto LA 182
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.2 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Patterson, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Marrero, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marrero, LA
This is one driving day of about 84.4 miles and 1h 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.2 miles from Marrero, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 83.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 90 Business West
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
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
Turn right onto Bernard Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$12.36 one way
$24.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $13.73 | $27.45 |
| premium | $4.49 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $18.60 | $37.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.82 | $5.40 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Marrero on Wednesday
Local time
10:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Patterson on Wednesday
Local time
10:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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84.4 mi in 1h 46m, mostly highway — 69.7 mi of that is on US 90.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Westbank Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Westbank Expressway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 46m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
19 ft
Total Descent
12 ft
Highest Point
8 ft
~48.2 mi in
Elevation Range
7 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Marrero, LA to Patterson, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Raceland along the way.
Raceland
Founded 1832
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 84.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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