How far is Marrero, LA from Avondale, LA?
The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Avondale, LA is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marrero and Avondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero and Avondale.
-
1
Start on Barataria Boulevard
105 m · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard
-
2
Continue on Barataria Boulevard
1975 ft · 58 sec · Barataria Boulevard
-
3
Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
40 m · 3 sec · Westbank Expressway
-
4
Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West
1280 ft · 31 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway
2.3 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
-
7
Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard
1219 ft · 59 sec · Jamie Boulevard
-
8
Turn left onto Valentine Drive
629 ft · 27 sec · Valentine Drive
-
9
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valentine Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marrero and Avondale.
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.
Westbank Expressway
Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
4.18 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Marrero and Sunny near Avondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marrero to Avondale?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 3.7 miles from Marrero and 3.7 miles from Avondale.
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 1.2 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 8:04 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 Marrero and Sunny near Avondale.
Stop Ideas Near Westwego
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westwego.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Schriever
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Avondale. Straight-line distance: 6.26 mi (10.08 km).
#1 Marrero
CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 33,141 |
| Coordinates | 29.8993700, -90.1003500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avondale
Avondale is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9129800, -90.2036900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avondale (-90.20369, 29.91298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.