Rayville to Marrero is 254.1 miles and takes about 4h 59m via North Julia Street and South Julia Street, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Louisiana, connecting the Southeast region from start to finish. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, so plan for a more leisurely pace than a highway-only route. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to make this a single-day adventure.
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
127 miles from Rayville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Rayville, LA and Marrero, LA.
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Start on US 80
0.2 mi·29 sec·Harrison Street
2
Turn left onto US 425
1.2 mi·1 min·North Julia Street
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Enter roundabout onto US 425
159 ft·2 sec·South Julia Street
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Continue on US 425
45 mi·52 min·South Julia Street
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Continue on US 425; LA 15
18 mi·20 min·State Rte 15
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Continue on US 425; LA 15
1.6 mi·1 min·East Wallace Boulevard
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Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi·13 min·US 84; US 425
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Keep slight right at fork
526 ft·14 sec
9
Merge onto US 61
79 mi·1 hr 34 min·Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
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Continue on I 110
2.5 mi·3 min·Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 110
5.7 mi·7 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 110
0.5 mi·35 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 10
75 mi·1 hr 24 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
3.5 mi·4 min·Pontchartrain Expressway
Toward New Orleans, Business DistrictUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
2.4 mi·2 min·Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 90 BUS
0.7 mi·1 min·Crescent City Connection
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Continue on US 90 BUS
5.4 mi·6 min·Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Exit 4BToward LA 45: Barataria BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.3 mi·36 sec·Westbank Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
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Turn right onto LA 45
0.3 mi·39 sec·Barataria Boulevard
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Arrive at destination
LA 18
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 59m estimated drive time and 254.1 miles, this route is comfortably manageable in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Marrero before evening. Since there's only one recommended stop and no highway driving, you can be flexible with your timing and pace. Plan for a fuel budget of around $41, and be aware that navigating through towns will involve more frequent slowdowns than typical highway travel.
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 127 miles from Rayville, LA, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 56 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marrero, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rayville, 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 Rayville, LA
This is one driving day of about 254.1 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Rayville, 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 Seargent Prentiss Drive for about 79.3 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 166.1 and 253.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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166.1 mi into trip|~3h 16m in|I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
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166.6 mi into trip|~3h 17m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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241.3 mi into trip|~4h 42m in|I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway toward New Orleans, Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New Orleans, Business District
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244.8 mi into trip|~4h 46m in|US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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253.3 mi into trip|~4h 57m in
Take the exit toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.90 one way
$77.79 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.31
$43.08
$86.15
premium
$4.65
$46.51
$93.02
diesel
$6.28
$62.78
$125.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.2
0
$26.68
$12.20
Efficient EV
63.5
0
$22.23
$10.16
EV Truck/SUV
101.6
1
$35.57
$16.26
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Rayville, LA
Morning
in Rayville on Thursday
Local time
6:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
E 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Marrero, LA
Morning
in Marrero on Thursday
Local time
6:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
NE 10 mph0% 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 59m 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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 245.3
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. You'll be navigating local streets for the full 254.1 miles, with a driving time of approximately 4 hours and 59 minutes. Keep an eye out for frequent intersections and local traffic as you make your way south.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.3 mi on Seargent Prentiss Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 166.1 miles in near I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 254.1 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 166.1 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 241.3 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
361 ft-8 ft
Total Climb
310 ft
Total Descent
390 ft
Highest Point
361 ft
~121 mi in
Elevation Range
370 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rayville, LA and Marrero, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Business District.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 59m. Total distance: 254.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Marrero, 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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 166.1 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 241.3 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 10.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Marrero, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
