How far is Marrero, LA from Chalmette, LA?
The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Chalmette, LA is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marrero and Chalmette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero and Chalmette.
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Start on Barataria Boulevard
105 m · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Continue on Barataria Boulevard
2210 ft · 1 min · Barataria Boulevard
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Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
1365 ft · 33 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business East: Harvey Canal Bridge
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Terry Parkway, General De Gaulle Drive
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
1859 ft · 41 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Continue on Mar Avenue
158 m · 11 sec · Mar Avenue
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Turn right onto General de Gaulle Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · General de Gaulle Drive
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Turn left onto Macarthur Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Macarthur Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodland Drive
102 m · 13 sec · Woodland Drive
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Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
2277 ft · 1 min · Rhodes Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sullen Place
752 ft · 28 sec · Sullen Place
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Turn right onto Isadore Street
133 m · 15 sec · Isadore Street
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Turn straight onto General Meyer Avenue
2454 ft · 1 min · General Meyer Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bennett Street
561 ft · 23 sec · Bennett Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Patterson Drive
679 ft · 23 sec · Patterson Drive
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Turn slight left onto Winston Street
675 ft · 23 sec · Winston Street
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Continue on Lower Algiers–Chalmette Ferry
2175 ft · 8 min · Lower Algiers–Chalmette Ferry
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Continue on Paris Road
1 mi · 2 min · Paris Road
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Turn left onto West Damour Street
734 ft · 27 sec · West Damour Street
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Turn right onto Fenelon Street
133 m · 17 sec · Fenelon Street
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Turn right onto West Judge Perez Drive
52 m · 4 sec · West Judge Perez Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Judge Perez Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marrero and Chalmette.
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
3.58 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marrero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chalmette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marrero to Chalmette?
The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Terrytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Marrero and 5.7 miles from Chalmette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Marrero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chalmette.
Stop Ideas Near Terrytown
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 Terrytown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Chalmette. Straight-line distance: 8.62 mi (13.88 km).
#1 Marrero
CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 33,141 |
| Coordinates | 29.8993700, -90.1003500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chalmette
Census designated place
| Population | 16,751 |
| Coordinates | 29.9429600, -89.9653700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chalmette (-89.96537, 29.94296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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