Origin
Broussard, LA
Afternoon in Broussard on Saturday
Local time
3:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broussard, LA to Marrero, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
160.2 mi
258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broussard, LA
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Marrero, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Broussard, LA to Marrero, LA covers 160.2 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, US 190, US 71 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.6 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.19 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
80.1 miles from Broussard, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 78.6 mi | 1h 29m |
| US 190 | 33.7 mi | 44m |
| US 71 | 16.7 mi | 24m |
| State Route 107 | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| La 361 | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Westbank Expressway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| LA 415 Spur | 3.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 78.6 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broussard, LA and Marrero, LA.
1
Start on Barron Road
395 ft
·
17 sec
·
Barron Road
2
Turn right onto LA 107
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 107
3
At end of road, turn right onto LA 107
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 107
4
Continue on LA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 107
5
Continue on LA 361
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
LA 361
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 71
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US 71
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge onto US 190
34 mi
·
44 min
·
US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 415 Spur
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
11
Merge onto I 10
79 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Toward New Orleans, Business District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent City Connection
15
Continue on US 90 BUS
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 4B
Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto LA 45
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
LA 18
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 80.1 miles from Broussard, LA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.6 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 35 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.1 miles or 1h 53m 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 52m
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 Broussard, 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 Broussard, LA
This is one driving day of about 160.2 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Broussard, 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 I 10 for about 78.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.1 miles from Broussard, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 159.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
LA 107 / State Route 107
At end of road, turn right onto LA 107 / State Route 107
Navigation decision point
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 71
At end of road, turn left onto US 71
Navigation decision point
8
147.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m in
|
I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway toward New Orleans, Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New Orleans, Business District
6
151 mi into trip
|
~3h 15m in
|
US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
159.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.19 one way
$48.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $26.56 | $53.12 |
| premium | $4.56 | $28.75 | $57.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.82 | $7.69 |
| Efficient EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.02 | $6.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.43 | $10.25 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Marrero, LA
Afternoon in Marrero on Saturday
Local time
3:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
2 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
3h 27m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 154.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
160.2 mi in 3h 27m, mostly highway — 78.6 mi of that is on I 10.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.6 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 190. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near LA 107 / State Route 107.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 160.2 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 4.1 miles (LA 107 / State Route 107): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point; at 147.4 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Broussard, LA and Marrero, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Business District.
New Orleans
147.4 mi in
|
~3h 10m
|
via I 10
Business District
147.4 mi in
|
~3h 10m
|
via I 10
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 160.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.6 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Marrero, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (LA 107 / State Route 107): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point; at 147.4 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Marrero, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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