How far is Marrero, LA from Broussard, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Broussard, LA is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.7 mi
02h 49m
Flight
112.63 mi
181.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.63 mi
Kilometers
181.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.7 mi
Kilometers
223.21 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broussard
Mon, Apr 13, 12:13 AM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Mon, Apr 13, 3:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-12T21:24
Arrive Broussard
Mon, Apr 13, 12:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marrero
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Morgan City
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Marrero
69.3 mi
01h 24m
To Broussard
69.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barataria Boulevard

    105 m · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Barataria Boulevard

    1975 ft · 58 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Westbank Expressway

    40 m · 3 sec · Westbank Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Westbank Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    107.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Morgan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    982 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Polk Street

    41 m · 6 sec · South Polk Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Polk Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
132 mi · 95%
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi · 1%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
1.41 mi · 1%
South Morgan Avenue
1.11 mi · 1%
St Etienne Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Young Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Westbank Expressway

Continue straight

107 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgan City
01h 24m from Marrero
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marrero and Mostly Sunny near Broussard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morgan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Marrero and 69.4 miles from Broussard.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marrero and Mostly Sunny near Broussard.

Stop Ideas Near Morgan City

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

38 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

69 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

83 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

97 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Broussard. Straight-line distance: 112.63 mi (181.26 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population11,303
Coordinates30.1471500, -91.9612300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: Broussard (-91.96123, 30.14715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.53 L · about $18.56
Round trip
$37.11
9.8 gal · 37.06 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.56 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.87 $41.74
Premium $4.63 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.42 $26.53 $53.07

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marrero and Broussard. The current time is 21:24:33.

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.