Origin
Arabi, LA
Late night in Arabi on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arabi, LA to Marrero, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arabi, LA
Perry Z
Marrero, LA
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Trip Overview
Arabi, LA to Marrero, LA is 15.1 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Westbank Expressway/Pontchartrain Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Southeast Louisiana, offering a quick transition between two nearby communities. The drive is predominantly on major expressways, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or as a segment within a larger regional exploration. It’s less about the journey itself and more about reaching your destination with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westbank Expressway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Saint Claude Avenue | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| I 10 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Claiborne Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| St Roch Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westbank Expressway
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arabi, LA and Marrero, LA.
1
Start on Aycock Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Aycock Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto LA 46
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Claude Avenue
3
Turn right onto St Roch Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
St Roch Avenue
4
Turn left onto LA 39
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Claiborne Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: New Orleans
6
Merge onto I 10
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 234A
Toward US 90 West, US 90 Business West: Mississippi River Bridge
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 90 Business West: Mississippi River Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto US 90 BUS
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
10
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent City Connection
11
Continue on US 90 BUS
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 4B
Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto LA 45
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
LA 18
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 90 West, US 90 Business West: Mississippi River Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 234A
Toward US 90 West, US 90 Business West: Mississ...
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90 Business West: Mississippi River Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 90 Business West: Mississippi River B...
7
14.2 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
LA 45 / Barataria Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 45 / Barataria Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Marrero on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a mixed bag, with a significant 55% of the drive on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Westbank Expressway, including a continuous stretch of 5.6 miles. The experience shifts between the faster pace of expressways like the Pontchartrain Expressway and more urban arterial roads like Saint Claude Avenue. Expect a fairly direct and functional drive, characterized by traffic flow typical of a metropolitan area. The road's personality is that of a busy connector, prioritizing speed and efficiency over scenic detours.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Westbank Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on Westbank Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marrero, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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