Origin
Marrero, LA
Afternoon in Marrero on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marrero, LA to Jonesboro, LA
Drive Time
5h 33m
Distance
277.6 mi
447 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Trip Overview
Traveling from Marrero to Jonesboro takes you across 277.6 miles of Louisiana landscape, requiring approximately 5 hours and 33 minutes of time behind the wheel. Because this journey stays entirely within the Southeast region, you can comfortably complete the trek in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget around $38 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this route involves a mix of local roads like Barataria Boulevard and the Westbank Expressway before transitioning onto US 90. It is a straightforward trip if you prefer a steady pace over the high-speed intensity of major interstate travel.
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
138.8 miles from Marrero, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't be relying on high-speed freeways to eat up the miles quickly. The route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, as evidenced by the 0-mile longest stretch on Barataria Boulevard, meaning you will be navigating intersections and local traffic patterns frequently. This journey offers a grounded, hands-on driving experience that changes character as you move away from the Marrero area. Expect a consistent, technical pace that keeps you engaged with the road for the duration of your 5-hour-plus trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barataria Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marrero, LA to Jonesboro, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barataria Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westbank Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nine Mile Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Nine Mile Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 415 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lobdell Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Barataria Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Jonesboro, LA.
1
Start on Barataria Boulevard
344 ft
·
13 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
2
Continue on Barataria Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
4
Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 90 Business West
5
Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
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
·
27 sec
·
West Nine Mile Point Road
8
Turn right
2.6 mi
·
3 min
9
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
7 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 10 West: Baton Rouge
11
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
12
Merge slight left
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
13
Keep slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
15
Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
16
Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lobdell Highway
17
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
State Route 1
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
19
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
65 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
21
Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
72 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
22
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
23
Continue on Chatham Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Chatham Highway
24
Turn right onto Allen Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Allen Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5 hour and 33 minute duration, planning for at least one stop is essential to keep your energy levels up during the drive. Leaving early in the morning allows you to navigate the local roads before peak traffic hours, giving you more flexibility for your single scheduled stop. Since you are relying on local roads rather than major highways, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge; while $38 is the estimated cost, rural stretches may have fewer service options than you are used to on the interstate. Use your one planned break to stretch your legs and reset, as the turn-heavy nature of this route can be more fatiguing than a standard highway drive.
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 138.8 miles from Marrero, LA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.8 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesboro, 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 277.6 miles and 5h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.8 mi from Marrero, LA · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.8 miles from Marrero, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jonesboro, LA
The final approach into Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, 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
$42.44 one way
$84.88 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $46.55 | $93.09 |
| premium | $4.61 | $50.38 | $100.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.67 | $123.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.3 | 1 | $29.15 | $13.32 |
| Efficient EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.29 | $11.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111 | 1 | $38.86 | $17.77 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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
Jonesboro, LA
Afternoon in Jonesboro on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
139 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
4 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
5h 33m 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 Jonesboro, LA covers 277.6 miles and takes about 5h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barataria Boulevard, Westbank Expressway, US 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.8 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 $42.44 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 straightforward 5h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marrero, LA to Jonesboro, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marrero, LA to Jonesboro, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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