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Trip from Marrero, LA to Cut Off, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

57.3 mi

92 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

Downtown Marrero, LA, LA

Marrero, LA

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Downtown Cut Off, LA, LA

Cut Off, LA

Tima Miroshnichenko

Trip Overview

The drive from Marrero, LA to Cut Off, LA covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Barataria Boulevard, Westbank Expressway, US 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.65 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

28.7 miles from Marrero, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 57.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barataria Boulevard 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 Marrero, LA to Cut Off, LA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Marrero, LA to Cut Off, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Barataria Boulevard
Westbank Expressway
US 90
LA 308
LA-308 East
East Main Street
Le Pont d'Or Bridge
West Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Barataria Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Barataria Boulevard

344 ft · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard
2

Continue on Barataria Boulevard

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Barataria Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Westbank Expressway

131 ft · 3 sec · Westbank Expressway
4

Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 90 Business West
5

Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
6

Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway

9.1 mi · 13 min · Westbank Expressway
7

Continue straight

11 mi · 17 min
8

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 26 sec
9

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 37 sec
10

Continue straight

11 mi · 13 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward LA 308: Raceland

0.3 mi · 30 sec · LA 308: Raceland
12

Keep slight left to continue on LA-308 East: Lockport

171 ft · 4 sec · LA-308 East: Lockport
13

Turn left

17 mi · 24 min
14

Turn left onto East Main Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
15

Turn right onto Le Pont d'Or Bridge

348 ft · 1 min · Le Pont d'Or Bridge
16

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
17

Turn right onto West 46th Street

194 ft · 11 sec · West 46th Street
18

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 28.7 miles from Marrero, LA, or about 42m 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 13 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.7 miles or 42m 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 11m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Marrero, LA

This is one driving day of about 57.3 miles and 1h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Marrero, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.7 mi from Marrero, LA · 42m into the drive

human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bayou Gauche, LA

29 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

Harahan, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bayou Gauche, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Marrero, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cut Off, LA

The final approach into Cut Off, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.65 one way

$17.31 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $9.50 $19.00
premium $4.56 $10.28 $20.57
diesel $5.61 $12.65 $25.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.2 0 $6.02 $2.75
Efficient EV 14.3 0 $5.01 $2.29
EV Truck/SUV 22.9 0 $8.02 $3.67

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Marrero, LA

Evening in Marrero on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cut Off, LA

Evening in Cut Off on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 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

1h 24m 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 Marrero, LA to Cut Off, LA covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barataria Boulevard, Westbank Expressway, US 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.7 miles from Marrero, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.65 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 Marrero, LA to Cut Off, LA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Marrero, LA to Cut Off, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marrero, LA to Cut Off, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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