How far is Meraux, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from Meraux, LA to Marrero, LA is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
14.93 mi
00h 32m
Flight
11.23 mi
18.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.23 mi
Kilometers
18.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.93 mi
Kilometers
24.02 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Wed, Apr 15, 7:01 PM CDT
Return by in Meraux
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meraux
2026-04-15T18:29
Arrive Marrero
Wed, Apr 15, 7:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Meraux
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
Terrytown
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Meraux
7.3 mi
00h 16m
To Marrero
7.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Judge Perez Drive

    124 m · 16 sec · East Judge Perez Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on East Judge Perez Drive

    3217 ft · 1 min · East Judge Perez Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Archbishop Hannan Boulevard

    3193 ft · 2 min · Archbishop Hannan Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Saint Bernard Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Saint Bernard Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Paris Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Paris Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lower Algiers–Chalmette Ferry

    2175 ft · 8 min · Lower Algiers–Chalmette Ferry

  7. 7

    Continue on Winston Street

    675 ft · 23 sec · Winston Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Patterson Drive

    679 ft · 30 sec · Patterson Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bennett Street

    147 m · 21 sec · Bennett Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto General Meyer Avenue

    2910 ft · 1 min · General Meyer Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sullen Place

    999 ft · 36 sec · Sullen Place

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue

    2277 ft · 1 min · Rhodes Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodland Drive

    86 m · 11 sec · Woodland Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Macarthur Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Macarthur Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto General de Gaulle Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · General de Gaulle Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on General de Gaulle Drive

    1433 ft · 34 sec · General de Gaulle Drive

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 Business West: West Bank Expressway

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1395 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    1403 ft · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    1612 ft · 39 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meraux 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
147.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
4.46 mi · 30%
East Saint Bernard Highway
2.41 mi · 16%
Macarthur Boulevard
1.74 mi · 12%
General de Gaulle Drive
1.18 mi · 8%
Paris Road
0.7 mi · 5%
East Judge Perez Drive
0.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Westbank Expressway

Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

4.19 mi · 00h 05m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terrytown
00h 16m from Meraux
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Meraux and Mostly Clear near Marrero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 7.3 miles from Meraux and 7.6 miles from Marrero.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Terrytown

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

6 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

47 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

76 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Schriever

77 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meraux and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 11.23 mi (18.07 km).

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#1 Meraux

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,816
Coordinates29.9301700, -89.9162300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: East Judge Perez Drive (-89.915687, 29.930622)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.01
Round trip
$4.01
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.01 $4.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.26 $4.51
Premium $4.63 $2.45 $4.90
Diesel $5.42 $2.87 $5.74

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meraux and Marrero. The current time is 18:29:11.

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.