Origin
Jefferson, LA
Evening in Jefferson on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jefferson, LA to Marrero, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jefferson, LA
Perry Z
Marrero, LA
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Trip Overview
This short 9.5-mile drive from Jefferson to Marrero, Louisiana, takes about 18 minutes, making it a perfect local excursion. You'll primarily navigate through familiar streets like 4th Street and Jefferson Highway, with a small portion on US 90. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this trip is incredibly budget-friendly. Since it's so brief and doesn't require an overnight stay, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. The route stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a glimpse into the local landscape without extensive travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Jefferson Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 90 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bridge City Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Louisiana Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Labarre Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Barataria Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
4th Street
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, LA and Marrero, LA.
1
Start on Madelon Street
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
Madelon Street
2
Turn right onto Labarre Place
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Labarre Place
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 90
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Highway
4
Turn left onto US 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 90
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego
6
Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge City Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on LA 18; LA 541
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
River Road
8
Turn right onto LA 18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Louisiana Street
9
Turn left onto LA 18
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
4th Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto LA 18
178 ft
·
9 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
11
Arrive at destination
LA 18
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Labarre Place
Turn right onto Labarre Place
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 90 / Jefferson Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 90 / Jefferson Highway
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Bridge City Avenue
Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
LA 18 / 4th Street
Turn left onto LA 18 / 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Evening in Marrero on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
2 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
18m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 17% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3 miles along 4th Street, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed. This isn't a high-speed highway cruise; rather, it's a drive that keeps you engaged with the local environment. The road will feel like a series of connected neighborhoods and main arteries rather than a singular, expansive highway.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on 4th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Labarre Place.
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 18m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Labarre Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 90 / Jefferson Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jefferson, LA to Marrero, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Westwego along the way.
Westwego
3.7 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on 4th Street. 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: near the start (Labarre Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 90 / Jefferson Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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