How far is Avondale, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from Avondale, LA to Marrero, LA is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.23 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.26 mi
10.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.26 mi
Kilometers
10.08 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.23 mi
Kilometers
11.63 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Sat, Apr 11, 1:20 PM CDT
Return by in Avondale
Sat, Apr 11, 1:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale
2026-04-11T13:07
Arrive Marrero
Sat, Apr 11, 1:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avondale
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westwego
LA

City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Avondale
3.6 mi
00h 06m
To Marrero
3.6 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Marrero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Marrero.

  1. 1

    Start on Valentine Drive

    629 ft · 31 sec · Valentine Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard

    1231 ft · 1 min · Jamie Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business

    4 mi · 6 min · Westbank Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Westbank Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Westbank Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1333 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    588 ft · 14 sec · Westbank Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Barataria Boulevard

    1909 ft · 55 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Marrero.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
2.98 mi · 41%
US 90 Business
2.01 mi · 28%
Barataria Boulevard
0.36 mi · 5%
LA 45
0.25 mi · 3%
Jamie Boulevard
0.23 mi · 3%
Valentine Drive
0.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Westbank Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business

4.01 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwego
00h 06m from Avondale
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avondale and Sunny near Marrero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Marrero?

The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westwego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Avondale and 3.6 miles from Marrero.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avondale and Sunny near Marrero.

Stop Ideas Near Westwego

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westwego, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westwego.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

8 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

54 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

67 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

74 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 6.26 mi (10.08 km).

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#1 Avondale

Avondale is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9129800, -90.2036900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Valentine Drive (-90.203669, 29.913234)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.97 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.97
0.52 gal · 1.94 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.98 $1.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.63 $1.20 $2.41
Diesel $5.42 $1.41 $2.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Avondale and Marrero. The current time is 13:07:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.