Origin
Saint Rose, LA
Morning in Saint Rose on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Rose, LA to Marrero, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Rose, LA
Antonio Garcia Prats
Marrero, LA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Saint Rose, LA to Marrero, LA is 18.7 miles and takes about 35 minutes via River Road, Airline Drive, and 4th Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, connecting two points in the same state. Expect a trip primarily on surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. With only about 10% highway use, it's a local-feeling excursion rather than a high-speed transit. This route is perfect for when you need to get from A to B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Airline Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| 4th Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Huey P. Long Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bridge City Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Clearview Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Earhart Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dickory Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Rose, LA and Marrero, LA.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto LA 48
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
3
Turn left onto Alliance Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Alliance Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 61
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Airline Highway
5
Continue on US 61
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Airline Drive
6
Turn right onto LA 3154
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hickory Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on LA 3154
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dickory Avenue
8
Turn left onto LA 3139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Earhart Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto LA 3152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Clearview Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 90
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Huey P. Long Bridge
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego
14
Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge City Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on LA 18; LA 541
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
River Road
16
Turn right onto LA 18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Louisiana Street
17
Turn left onto LA 18
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
4th Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto LA 18
178 ft
·
9 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
LA 18
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue
Turn right onto LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
9.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long...
9
10 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
LA 3152 / South Clearview Parkway
Merge onto LA 3152 / South Clearview Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Bridge City Avenue
Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.82 one way
$5.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Marrero, LA
Morning in Marrero on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with just a 10% highway share. The longest continuous stretch without turning is about 4.1 miles on River Road. You'll likely notice frequent intersections and traffic signals as you navigate through populated areas. The transition from any limited-access road to the main surface street network will be apparent early on.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 18.7 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 8.2 miles (LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saint Rose, LA to Marrero, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Westwego along the way.
Westwego
12.9 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on River Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marrero, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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