Spanning 138.2 miles across Southeast Louisiana, the journey from Broussard to Marrero is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 2 hours and 22 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is relatively short, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $21 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. You will navigate through local roads rather than high-speed interstates, which allows you to stay within the same region for the duration of the trip. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this drive offers a practical way to connect these two Louisiana communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.2 miles from Broussard, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90
126.5 mi
2h 27m
Westbank Expressway
5 mi
7m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
1.8 mi
2m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
2m
South Morgan Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
St Etienne Road
1 mi
4m
Young Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Barataria Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 126.5 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broussard, LA and Marrero, LA.
1
Start on South Polk Street
134 ft·11 sec·South Polk Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·East Main Street
3
Turn left onto South Morgan Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·South Morgan Avenue
4
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi·2 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
5
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Fairfield Drive
6
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi·4 min·St Etienne Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
0.6 mi·52 sec·Young Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.5 mi·31 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·11 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·14 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.8 mi·53 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
126 mi·2 hr 27 min·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 90 BUS
4.0 mi·5 min·Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 Business
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
0.9 mi·1 min·Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 Business East
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·29 sec
Exit 4BToward LA 45: Barataria BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.1 mi·13 sec·Westbank Expressway
18
Turn left onto LA 45
0.4 mi·55 sec·Barataria Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
LA 18
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 2-hour and 22-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. To avoid potential congestion on local streets, try to plan your trip outside of peak morning or evening rush hours. Because there are no scheduled stops in the data, you have the freedom to pace your own breaks whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as the $21 estimated cost assumes a steady pace on local roads. A helpful tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the turn sequences on Ambassador Caffery Parkway ahead of time, as the local road navigation requires frequent course corrections.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.2 miles from Broussard, LA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.5 miles.
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 30 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.2 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marrero, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Broussard, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Broussard, LA
This is one driving day of about 138.4 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Broussard, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 126.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 137.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip|~9m in|LA 92-1 / Young Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip|~11m in|US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
6.3 mi into trip|~12m in|US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
137.7 mi into trip|~2h 47m 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
$20.90 one way
$41.80 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.94
$45.89
premium
$4.56
$24.84
$49.68
diesel
$5.61
$30.56
$61.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.5
0
$14.53
$6.64
Efficient EV
34.6
0
$12.11
$5.54
EV Truck/SUV
55.4
0
$19.38
$8.86
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Broussard, LA
Late night
in Broussard on Sunday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Marrero, LA
Late night
in Marrero on Sunday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 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
2h 49m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Forget the monotony of the interstate; this route is defined by its turn-heavy, local character. You will spend your time navigating via East Main Street, South Morgan Avenue, and Ambassador Caffery Parkway, as the highway share for this trip is zero percent. Because the road is composed entirely of local thoroughfares, you should anticipate a drive that requires more attention to turns and intersections than a standard highway cruise. The experience behind the wheel is consistent, lacking long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. It is a functional, hands-on drive that demands you stay engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126.5 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Westbank Expressway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.4 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 138.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 126.5 miles on US 90. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marrero, LA before heading back.
