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Trip from Milton, LA to Marrero, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

142.1 mi

229 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m

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

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Downtown Milton, LA, LA

Milton, LA

Alberto Ramírez Sobrino

Downtown Marrero, LA, LA

Marrero, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Milton, LA to Marrero, LA covers 142.1 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 90, Westbank Expressway, Chemin Metaire Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 126.5 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.46 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 Milton, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 142.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 53m highway drive covering 142.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and Westbank Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 126.5 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 25 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 126.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Westbank Expressway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near Chemin Metaire Parkway.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 142.1 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 4.7 miles (Chemin Metaire Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10 miles (US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | Chemin Metaire Parkway

Enter roundabout onto Chemin Metaire Parkway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
9.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Merge onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining

6
10 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 90

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
140.5 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway toward US 90 Business East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 90 Business East
7
141.4 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in

Take the exit toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4B Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 90 126.5 mi 2h 27m
Westbank Expressway 5 mi 7m
Chemin Metaire Parkway 2.9 mi 5m
West Milton Avenue 2.7 mi 4m
Chemin Metarie Parkway 2.2 mi 3m
East Milton Avenue 1 mi 1m
Allier Road, Chemin Metairie Parkway 0.6 mi 1m
Barataria Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 90 — 126.5 mi, about 2h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Espasie Drive

132 ft · 7 sec · Espasie Drive
2

Turn right onto West Milton Avenue

2.7 mi · 4 min · West Milton Avenue
3

Enter roundabout onto East Milton Avenue

94 ft · 1 sec · East Milton Avenue
4

Continue on East Milton Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Milton Avenue
5

Enter roundabout onto Chemin Metaire Parkway

24 ft · 0 sec · Chemin Metaire Parkway
6

Continue on Chemin Metaire Parkway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Chemin Metaire Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Enter roundabout onto Chemin Metaire Parkway

180 ft · 3 sec · Chemin Metaire Parkway
8

Continue on Chemin Metaire Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chemin Metaire Parkway
9

Enter roundabout onto Chemin Metaire Parkway

135 ft · 2 sec · Chemin Metaire Parkway
10

Continue on Chemin Metaire Parkway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Chemin Metaire Parkway
11

Enter roundabout onto Chemin Metaire Parkway

94 ft · 1 sec · Chemin Metaire Parkway
12

Continue on Chemin Metaire Parkway

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Chemin Metaire Parkway
13

Continue on Chemin Metarie Parkway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Chemin Metarie Parkway
14

Enter roundabout onto LaSalle Street, Chemin Metairie Parkway

132 ft · 2 sec · LaSalle Street, Chemin Metairie Parkway
15

Continue on LaSalle Street, Chemin Metairie Parkway

0.3 mi · 33 sec · LaSalle Street, Chemin Metairie Parkway
16

Continue on Allier Road, Chemin Metairie Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Allier Road, Chemin Metairie Parkway
17

Take the ramp

138 ft · 4 sec
18

Merge onto US 90

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
19

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

126 mi · 2 hr 27 min · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit onto US 90 BUS

4.0 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 Business
21

Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS

0.9 mi · 1 min · Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 Business East
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec
Exit 4B Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
23

Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Westbank Expressway
24

Turn left onto LA 45

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Barataria Boulevard
25

Arrive at destination

LA 18

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 Milton, LA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.5 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.1 miles or 1h 28m 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 21m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Milton, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Milton, LA

This is one driving day of about 142.1 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Milton, 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 126.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.1 mi from Milton, LA · 1h 28m 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

Franklin, LA

Fuel and coffee

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

Morgan City, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.1 miles from Milton, 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 126.5 miles.

Arriving in Marrero, LA

The final approach into Marrero, 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 Marrero, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 142.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.46 one way

$42.92 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $23.56 $47.12
premium $4.56 $25.51 $51.01
diesel $5.61 $31.37 $62.75

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: 49.7 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 42.6 0 $14.92 $6.82
Efficient EV 35.5 0 $12.43 $5.68
EV Truck/SUV 56.8 0 $19.89 $9.09

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 16, 2026

Origin

Milton, LA

Afternoon in Milton on Thursday

Local time

3:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marrero, LA

Afternoon in Marrero on Thursday

Local time

3:20 PM

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

14 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

2h 53m 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 Milton, LA to Marrero, LA covers 142.1 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, Westbank Expressway, Chemin Metaire Parkway. 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 Milton, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (Chemin Metaire Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10 miles (US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Milton, LA to Marrero, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.

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