Origin
Marrero, LA
Late night in Marrero on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marrero, LA to Waggaman, 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
14m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
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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Waggaman, LA
Richy Dannielz
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Marrero to Waggaman, you are looking at a quick 8.2-mile journey through Southeast Louisiana. The drive typically takes about 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight planning. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major roadways, including the Westbank Expressway, LA 18, and Nine Mile Point Road. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or local excursion. Since both towns are located within the same region, you can expect a familiar landscape throughout the short duration of the trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westbank Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| LA 18 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Nine Mile Point Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Nine Mile Point Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gambino Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avondale Garden Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westbank Expressway
— 4.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Waggaman, LA.
1
Start on LA 18
346 ft
·
12 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
2
Continue on LA 18
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 90 Business West
5
Merge onto US 90 BUS
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Westbank Expressway
6
Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Point Road
7
Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Nine Mile Point Road
8
Continue on LA 18
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 18
9
Turn left onto Avondale Garden Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Avondale Garden Road
10
Continue on Gambino Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Gambino Road
11
Arrive at destination
Gambino Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Westbank Expressway
Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 90 Business West
Navigation decision point
Toward US 90 Business West
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
4.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Nine Mile Point Road
Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
Navigation decision point
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Avondale Garden Road
Turn left onto Avondale Garden Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 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 | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
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
Waggaman, LA
Late night in Waggaman on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 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
14m 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 very straightforward, highway-focused drive that keeps you moving efficiently. With 79% of the route consisting of highway travel, you will spend most of your time maintaining consistent speeds rather than navigating through local stop-and-go traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 4.2 miles along the Westbank Expressway, providing a predictable rhythm to your journey. As you transition from the expressway onto LA 18 and Nine Mile Point Road, the road character shifts from high-speed thoroughfare to localized travel. It is a no-nonsense route designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Westbank Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westbank Expressway and LA 18. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Westbank Expressway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Westbank Expressway. 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 0.4 miles (Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Waggaman, 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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