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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Meraux and Marrero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meraux and Marrero.
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Start on East Judge Perez Drive
124 m · 16 sec · East Judge Perez Drive
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Continue on East Judge Perez Drive
3217 ft · 1 min · East Judge Perez Drive
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Turn left onto Archbishop Hannan Boulevard
3193 ft · 2 min · Archbishop Hannan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Saint Bernard Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Saint Bernard Highway
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Turn left onto Paris Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Paris Road
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Continue on Lower Algiers–Chalmette Ferry
2175 ft · 8 min · Lower Algiers–Chalmette Ferry
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Continue on Winston Street
675 ft · 23 sec · Winston Street
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Continue on Patterson Drive
679 ft · 30 sec · Patterson Drive
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Turn left onto Bennett Street
147 m · 21 sec · Bennett Street
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Turn right onto General Meyer Avenue
2910 ft · 1 min · General Meyer Avenue
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Turn left onto Sullen Place
999 ft · 36 sec · Sullen Place
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Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
2277 ft · 1 min · Rhodes Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodland Drive
86 m · 11 sec · Woodland Drive
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Turn right onto Macarthur Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Macarthur Boulevard
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Turn straight onto General de Gaulle Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · General de Gaulle Drive
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Continue on General de Gaulle Drive
1433 ft · 34 sec · General de Gaulle Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 Business West: West Bank Expressway
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
1395 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
1403 ft · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard
1612 ft · 39 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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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.
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
4.19 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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terrytown.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Picayune
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meraux and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 11.23 mi (18.07 km).
#1 Meraux
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,816 |
| Coordinates | 29.9301700, -89.9162300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marrero
CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 33,141 |
| Coordinates | 29.8993700, -90.1003500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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