Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marrero, LA
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Chalmette, LA
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If you are looking for a quick transit across the Southeast Louisiana landscape, this 11.3-mile trip from Marrero to Chalmette is a straightforward option. You can comfortably complete the entire journey in about 29 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting for fuel is simple, as you will likely spend no more than $2 for the entire drive. Because this route stays entirely within the region, you won't experience major climate or landscape shifts. It is a practical, no-frills connection between two points that serves well for commuters or travelers looking for efficiency. You won't need to worry about complex itineraries since the trip is designed to be finished in a single outing.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westbank Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Macarthur Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| General de Gaulle Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Paris Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| General Meyer Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Rhodes Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lower Algiers–Chalmette Ferry | 0.4 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Chalmette, LA.
Start on LA 18
Continue on LA 18
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 90 BUS
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
Continue on Mar Avenue
Turn right onto LA 428
Turn left onto Macarthur Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto LA 407
Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Sullen Place
Turn right onto Isadore Street
Turn straight onto General Meyer Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Bennett Street
At end of road, turn right onto Patterson Drive
Turn slight left onto Winston Street
Continue on Lower Algiers–Chalmette Ferry
Continue on Paris Road
Turn left onto West Damour Street
Turn right onto Fenelon Street
Turn right onto LA 39
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Terry Parkway, General De Gaulle Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto LA 407 / Woodland Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Patterson Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Marrero on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Chalmette on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is a mixed-profile drive that transitions between local streets and busier thoroughfares. You will navigate a route comprised of 37% highway driving, utilizing the Westbank Expressway, Macarthur Boulevard, and General de Gaulle Drive to bridge the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.2-mile section on the Westbank Expressway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. Outside of that expressway segment, the drive shifts into a more local feel as you transition through the various road types. Expect a functional, urban-style driving experience that relies on a blend of speed and surface-level navigation to reach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Westbank Expressway.
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 11.3 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.5 miles (Westbank Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
14 ft
Total Descent
13 ft
Highest Point
8 ft
~10.8 mi in
Elevation Range
13 ft
Chalmette is a suburb of New Orleans in Louisiana, USA. Chalmette is the "Parish seat" (equivalent to a county in other states) of Saint Bernard Parish, known to locals simply as "The Parish".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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