Origin
Youngsville, LA
Morning in Youngsville on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngsville, LA to Marrero, LA
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
137.3 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Photo: Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
The drive from Youngsville, LA to Marrero, LA covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, Iberia Street, Young Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.99 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.6 miles from Youngsville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 137.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
the route 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 Youngsville, LA to Marrero, LA is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Youngsville, LA to Marrero, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Iberia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Young Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westbank Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Barataria Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
the route
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngsville, LA and Marrero, LA.
1
Start on Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lafayette Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 ft
·
the route
3
Exit the roundabout
128 ft
·
6 sec
4
Continue on Iberia Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Iberia Street
5
Continue on Young Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Young Street
6
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Keep slight right
126 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 90 Business
13
Keep slight left to continue on Westbank Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbank Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
15
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
16
Turn left onto Barataria Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
17
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 68.6 miles from Youngsville, LA, or about 1h 11m 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.6 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
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 Youngsville, 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 Youngsville, LA
This is one driving day of about 137.3 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Youngsville, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.6 mi from Youngsville, LA · 1h 11m 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 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.99 one way
$41.98 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
| premium | $4.61 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.50 | $61.01 |
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 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 | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.79 |
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
Marrero, LA
Morning in Marrero on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
68°F
Houma, LA
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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 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 22m 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 Youngsville, LA to Marrero, LA covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are the route, Iberia Street, Young Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.6 miles from Youngsville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.99 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.
The drive from Youngsville, LA to Marrero, LA is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Youngsville, LA to Marrero, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Youngsville, LA to Marrero, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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