Origin
Marrero, LA
Morning in Marrero on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marrero, LA to Youngsville, LA
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
137.5 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Photo: Youngcucafilms
Trip Overview
The drive from Marrero, LA to Youngsville, LA covers 137.5 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Barataria Boulevard, Westbank Expressway, US 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.02 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
68.7 miles from Marrero, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 137.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Marrero, LA to Youngsville, LA is easy. At 2h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marrero, LA to Youngsville, 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 |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Young Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Iberia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lafayette Street | 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 Youngsville, 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
Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Westbank Expressway
7
Continue straight
11 mi
·
17 min
8
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
9
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
10
Continue straight
107 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
16
Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Young Street
17
Continue on Young Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Young Street
18
Turn straight onto Iberia Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Iberia Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
20
Exit the roundabout
138 ft
·
6 sec
21
Continue on Lafayette Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Lafayette Street
22
Arrive at your destination
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 68.7 miles from Marrero, LA, or about 1h 22m 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.7 miles or 1h 22m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Youngsville, 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 137.5 miles and 2h 45m.
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 68.7 mi from Marrero, LA · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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
Arriving in Youngsville, LA
The final approach into Youngsville, 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 Youngsville, 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
$21.02 one way
$42.04 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $23.06 | $46.11 |
| premium | $4.61 | $24.96 | $49.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.55 | $61.10 |
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: 48.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.44 | $6.60 |
| Efficient EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.03 | $5.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55 | 0 | $19.25 | $8.80 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Youngsville, LA
Morning in Youngsville on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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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
2h 45m 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 Youngsville, LA covers 137.5 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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 68.7 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 $21.02 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.
The drive from Marrero, LA to Youngsville, LA is easy. At 2h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marrero, LA to Youngsville, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marrero, LA to Youngsville, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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