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28m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The drive from Jean Lafitte, LA to Westwego, LA covers 17.5 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway, Jean Lafitte Boulevard, Barataria Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.68 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
8.7 miles from Jean Lafitte, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
The drive from Jean Lafitte, LA to Westwego, LA covers 17.5 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near LA 3134 / Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (LA 3134 / Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto LA 3134 / Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 90 Business West
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Jean Lafitte Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Westbank Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Avenue E | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jean Lafitte, LA and Westwego, LA.
Start on LA 45
Turn right onto LA 3134
Turn right onto LA 45
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 90 BUS
Turn right onto Avenue E
Turn right onto 5th Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 17.5 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.7 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westwego, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Jean Lafitte, 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 Jean Lafitte, LA
This is one driving day of about 17.5 miles and 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.7 mi from Jean Lafitte, LA · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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.
A short stop after about 17.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 8.7 miles from Jean Lafitte, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Westwego, 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 Westwego, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.68 one way
$5.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.61 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Jean Lafitte on Monday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Westwego on Monday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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