Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Schriever, LA
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If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Marrero and Schriever, this 55.5-mile journey is a practical choice for a quick day trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 16 minutes behind the wheel, making it an easy drive to complete in a single sitting. You will primarily utilize the Westbank Expressway, West Park Avenue, and US 90 to navigate through the Southeast region of Louisiana. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, this route remains highly cost-effective for commuters or travelers moving between these two points. Because of the manageable duration, you won't need to plan for any overnight stays along the way. This trip is designed for efficiency, prioritizing a direct route over sightseeing detours.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 35.9 mi | 46m |
| Westbank Expressway | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| West Park Avenue | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| LA 20 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Highway 24 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Schriever, 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
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto LA 24
Turn slight right
Continue on LA 20
Turn left onto LA 20
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 55.2 — 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
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
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto LA 20 / Highway 24
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.38 one way
$16.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in Marrero on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Schriever on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
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.
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 90% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will quickly settle into a rhythm as you traverse the longest uninterrupted stretch of 35.9 miles along US 90. The road feels consistent and business-like, trading winding local scenery for the predictability of high-speed transit. As you transition from the suburban feel of the Westbank Expressway into the more open stretches of US 90, the pace remains steady and constant. Expect a no-nonsense driving experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination without the distraction of technical local roads.
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.
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 55.5 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 4.9 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
19 ft
Total Descent
9 ft
Highest Point
11 ft
~55.5 mi in
Elevation Range
14 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Marrero, LA to Schriever, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Raceland along the way.
Raceland
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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