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Trip from Marrero, LA to Abbeville, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

142.2 mi

229 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Marrero, LA, LA

Marrero, LA

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Downtown Abbeville, LA, LA

Abbeville, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Marrero, LA to Abbeville, LA covers 142.2 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 90, LA 14, Westbank Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110.2 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.48 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

71.1 miles from Marrero, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 142.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 56m highway drive covering 142.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and LA 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 110.2 miles on US 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 110.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and LA 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Westbank Expressway.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 56m 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 4.9 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Westbank Expressway

Turn right onto Westbank Expressway

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 90 Business West

Navigation decision point

Toward US 90 Business West
8
4.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway

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

Use the left lane. Toward US 90 West: Boutte, Raceland
4
124.1 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Take the exit toward LA 14

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward LA 14
5
142.1 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | LA 82; LA 14 Business / North Saint Charles Street

At end of road, turn right onto LA 82; LA 14 Business / North Saint Charles Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 90 110.2 mi 2h 7m
LA 14 15.8 mi 23m
Westbank Expressway 13.3 mi 19m
Charity Street 2 mi 3m
Barataria Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
North Saint Charles Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 90 — 110.2 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Abbeville, LA.

1

Start on LA 18

346 ft · 12 sec · Barataria Boulevard
2

Continue on LA 18

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Barataria Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Westbank Expressway

131 ft · 2 sec · Westbank Expressway
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward US 90 Business West
5

Merge onto US 90 BUS

4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 BUS

9.1 mi · 13 min · Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 West: Boutte, Raceland Use the left lane.
7

Continue on US 90

11 mi · 17 min · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 90

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on US 90

0.5 mi · 37 sec · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on US 90

98 mi · 1 hr 48 min · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward LA 14
12

Turn left onto LA 14

16 mi · 23 min · LA 14
13

Continue on LA 14 Bus

2.0 mi · 3 min · Charity Street
14

At end of road, turn right onto LA 82; LA 14 Business

296 ft · 4 sec · North Saint Charles Street
15

Arrive at destination

LA 82

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.1 miles from Marrero, LA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.2 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 31 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.1 miles or 1h 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 2h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbeville, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Marrero, 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 Marrero, LA

This is one driving day of about 142.2 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Marrero, 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 US 90 for about 110.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.1 mi from Marrero, LA · 1h 29m into the drive

town in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berwick, LA

71 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.

Pacing Suggestions

South Vacherie, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berwick, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.1 miles from Marrero, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.2 miles.

Arriving in Abbeville, LA

The final approach into Abbeville, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Abbeville, LA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Parasol's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Orleans, Louisiana

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+15043549079

Visit website

Gattuso's Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Gretna, Louisiana

2.5 mi

The Red Maple Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Gretna, Louisiana

2.7 mi

Parasol's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+15043549079

Visit website

Gattuso's Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Gretna, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15043681114

Visit website

The Red Maple Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Gretna, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15043670935

Visit website

Please-U-Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15045259131

Visit website

Annie Mae's Soul Food Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.6

Franklin, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13374717016

Plates Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15045829020

Visit website

Brigtsen's Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $50 to $10

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+15048617610

Visit website

Lebanon's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+15048626200

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Harvey, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

XCharge Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 10.2

Harahan, Louisiana

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

New Orleans, LA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

New Orleans, LA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Explore Houma

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 50.8

Gray, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19858682732

Visit website

Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 81.3

Patterson, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19853991268

Visit website

Kemper Williams Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 81.3

Patterson, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19853952298

Visit website

Da Swamp

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 50.8

Houma, Louisiana

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19853333013

Visit website

Buckner Mansion

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

New Iberia City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 121.9

New Iberia, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13373692337

Visit website

Ardoyne Plantation

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 50.8

Schriever, Louisiana

+19858042271

Visit website

The National WWII Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15045281944

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.48 one way

$42.95 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $23.57 $47.15
premium $4.56 $25.52 $51.05
diesel $5.61 $31.40 $62.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.7 0 $14.93 $6.83
Efficient EV 35.6 0 $12.44 $5.69
EV Truck/SUV 56.9 0 $19.91 $9.10

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Marrero, LA

Late night in Marrero on Saturday

Local time

5:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abbeville, LA

Late night in Abbeville on Saturday

Local time

5:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Berwick, LA

71 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 56m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Marrero, LA to Abbeville, LA covers 142.2 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 90, LA 14, Westbank Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.1 miles from Marrero, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

The route from Marrero, LA to Abbeville, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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