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29m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Marrero, LA
Israyosoy S.
Chalmette, LA
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The drive from Marrero, LA to Chalmette, LA covers 11.3 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westbank Expressway, Macarthur Boulevard, General de Gaulle Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Westbank Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.73 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
5.7 miles from Marrero, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
The drive from Marrero, LA to Chalmette, LA covers 11.3 miles and takes about 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
14 ft
Total Descent
13 ft
Highest Point
8 ft
~10.8 mi in
Elevation Range
13 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Westbank Expressway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.5 miles (Westbank Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Terry Parkway, General De Gaulle Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto LA 407 / Woodland Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Patterson Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westbank Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Macarthur Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| General de Gaulle Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Paris Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| General Meyer Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Rhodes Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lower Algiers–Chalmette Ferry | 0.4 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Chalmette, LA.
Start on LA 18
Continue on LA 18
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 90 BUS
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
Continue on Mar Avenue
Turn right onto LA 428
Turn left onto Macarthur Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto LA 407
Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Sullen Place
Turn right onto Isadore Street
Turn straight onto General Meyer Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Bennett Street
At end of road, turn right onto Patterson Drive
Turn slight left onto Winston Street
Continue on Lower Algiers–Chalmette Ferry
Continue on Paris Road
Turn left onto West Damour Street
Turn right onto Fenelon Street
Turn right onto LA 39
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 11.3 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.7 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chalmette, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Marrero, 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 Marrero, LA
This is one driving day of about 11.3 miles and 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.7 mi from Marrero, LA · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 5.7 miles from Marrero, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Chalmette, 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 Chalmette, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.73 one way
$3.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| premium | $4.61 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Marrero on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Chalmette on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
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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