Origin
Marrero, LA
Afternoon in Marrero on Thursday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marrero, LA to Brownsville, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 25m
Distance
272.7 mi
439 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 12m
★
6 AM
5h 25m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 17m
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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Brownsville, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Marrero, LA to Brownsville, LA covers 272.7 miles and takes about 5h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Samuels Road, I 10, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.7 miles on Samuels Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
136.4 miles from Marrero, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 25m. Total distance: 272.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Marrero, LA to Brownsville, LA covers 272.7 miles and takes about 5h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Samuels Road is the longest continuous segment at about 75.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 12.6 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 272.7 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 12.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
83.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
8
92.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8C
Toward US 61 North: Natchez
6
270.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 34 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 34 South
6
271 mi into trip
|
~5h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 34 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 34 South
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 Marrero, LA to Brownsville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
83.4 mi in
|
~1h 42m
|
via I 110
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Samuels Road | 75.7 mi | 1h 28m |
| I 10 | 70.8 mi | 1h 20m |
| E. E. Wallace Boulevard North | 63.2 mi | 1h 12m |
| I 20 | 22 mi | 24m |
| Natchez-Vidalia Bridge | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Westbank Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| LA 3152 | 3.8 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Samuels Road
— 75.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Brownsville, 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
Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Point Road
7
Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Nine Mile Point Road
8
Turn right onto US 90; LA 18
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 90; LA 18
9
Continue on LA 3152
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
LA 3152
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
12
Merge onto I 10
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 110
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 8C
Toward US 61 North: Natchez
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on US 61
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Scenic Highway
17
Continue on US 61
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Samuels Road
18
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
19
Continue on US 84; US 425
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
John R Junkin Drive
20
Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
21
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
22
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
23
Merge onto I 20
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 20
24
Take the exit
373 ft
·
9 sec
Toward LA 34
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward LA 34 South
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward LA 34 South
27
Turn straight onto LA 34
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Stella Street
28
Continue on LA 34
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jonesboro Road
29
Arrive at destination
LA 34
Trip Plan
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 136.4 miles from Marrero, LA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 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 60 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.4 miles or 2h 46m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brownsville, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Marrero, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 272.7 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 Samuels Road for about 75.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.4 mi from Marrero, LA · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.4 miles from Marrero, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Samuels Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.7 miles.
Arriving in Brownsville, LA
The final approach into Brownsville, 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 Brownsville, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.18 one way
$82.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $45.21 | $90.42 |
| premium | $4.56 | $48.95 | $97.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.21 | $120.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.63 | $13.09 |
| Efficient EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.86 | $10.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.1 | 1 | $38.18 | $17.45 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Brownsville, LA
Afternoon in Brownsville on Thursday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live 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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Marrero, LA to Brownsville, LA covers 272.7 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Samuels Road, I 10, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.4 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 $41.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 272.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Marrero, LA to Brownsville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
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