How far is Boutte, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from Boutte, LA to Marrero, LA is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
18.29 mi
00h 26m
Flight
17.24 mi
27.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.24 mi
Kilometers
27.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.29 mi
Kilometers
29.43 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Boutte
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boutte
2026-04-18T07:26
Arrive Marrero
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boutte
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
Waggaman
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Boutte
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To Marrero
9.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Paul Maillard Road

    568 ft · 16 sec · Paul Maillard Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    12.6 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business

    4 mi · 6 min · Westbank Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Westbank Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Westbank Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1333 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    588 ft · 14 sec · Westbank Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Barataria Boulevard

    1909 ft · 55 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boutte 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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
2.98 mi · 16%
US 90 Business
2.01 mi · 11%
Barataria Boulevard
0.36 mi · 2%
LA 45
0.25 mi · 1%
Paul Maillard Road
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

12.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waggaman
00h 13m from Boutte
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boutte and Partly Sunny near Marrero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Waggaman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Boutte and 9.1 miles from Marrero.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boutte and Partly Sunny near Marrero.

Stop Ideas Near Waggaman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waggaman, 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 Waggaman.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

13 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

57 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

61 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

70 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boutte and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 17.24 mi (27.74 km).

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#1 Boutte

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,075
Coordinates29.9024300, -90.3881400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Paul Maillard Road (-90.38822, 29.902468)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.44 L · about $2.42
Round trip
$4.85
1.28 gal · 4.88 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.42 $4.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.73 $5.45
Premium $4.63 $2.96 $5.92
Diesel $5.42 $3.47 $6.93

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Boutte and Marrero. The current time is 07:26:49.

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.