Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 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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Thibodaux, LA
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The drive from Marrero, LA to Thibodaux, LA covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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, Highway 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 19.3 mi | 28m |
| Westbank Expressway | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Highway 1 | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| LA 182 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| LA 308 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Percy Brown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Thibodaux, 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 LA 182
At end of road, turn left onto LA 182
Turn right onto LA 308
Turn left
Turn right onto LA 1
Turn right onto LA 648
Turn left onto LA 308
Turn left onto LA 20
Continue on LA 1; LA 20
Turn right onto LA 1
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.2 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 0.5 and 52.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Turn right onto LA 182 toward LA 182
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto LA 182 toward LA 182
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto LA 1 / Saint Mary Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.68 one way
$15.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| premium | $4.49 | $9.25 | $18.51 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Marrero on Sunday
Local time
1:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 5 at 3:05AM CDT until September 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Late night in Thibodaux on Sunday
Local time
1:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 5 at 3:05AM CDT until September 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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.
52.4 mi in 1h 18m, mostly highway — 19.3 mi of that is on US 90.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Westbank Expressway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
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 52.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 4.9 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 miles (LA 182): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
20 ft
Total Descent
9 ft
Highest Point
15 ft
~48.6 mi in
Elevation Range
16 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Marrero, LA to Thibodaux, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Raceland along the way.
Raceland
Founded 1830
Thibodaux is in Coastal Acadiana and is the seat of Lafourche Parish.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). 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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