Origin
Boutte, LA
Late night in Boutte on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boutte, 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
28m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boutte, LA
Perry Z
Marrero, LA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit through Southeast Louisiana, the 18.3-mile trip from Boutte to Marrero is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete this drive in about 28 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the journey, keeping your logistics simple and budget-friendly. Because you will be traveling entirely within the Southeast region, the terrain remains consistent throughout. This route functions best as a direct connection between these two points rather than a destination-heavy excursion. It is a highly practical option if you need to bridge the gap between these communities efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 12.6 mi | 20m |
| Westbank Expressway | 5 mi | 7m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Paul Maillard Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 12.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boutte, LA and Marrero, LA.
1
Start on LA 52
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Paul Maillard Road
2
Turn left onto US 90
13 mi
·
20 min
·
US 90
Use the right lane.
3
Take the exit onto US 90 BUS
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 Business
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 Business East
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
7
Turn left onto LA 45
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
8
Arrive at destination
LA 18
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 90
Turn left onto US 90
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Take the exit onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway toward US 90 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 90 Business
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway toward US 90 Business East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 90 Business East
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
$2.76 one way
$5.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Marrero, LA
Late night in Marrero on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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?
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience, as 96% of this journey is spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via US 90, the Westbank Expressway, and Barataria Boulevard to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs during the 12.6-mile stretch on US 90, which sets the pace for the majority of your time behind the wheel. While the drive is relatively short, the transition from local highway speeds to the expressway environment defines the character of the trip. You will find that the road maintains a consistent, functional rhythm that favors speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Westbank Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 90.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.7 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
14 ft
-3 ft
Total Climb
19 ft
Total Descent
12 ft
Highest Point
14 ft
~17 mi in
Elevation Range
17 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on US 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.7 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Marrero, LA
More trips to Marrero, LA
Explore more options from Boutte, LA or browse trips ending in Marrero, LA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse LA road trips.