How far is Ball, LA from Marrero, LA?
The driving distance from Ball, LA to Marrero, LA is about 213.8 miles (344 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ball and Marrero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ball and Marrero.
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Start on Monroe Highway
59 m · 9 sec · Monroe Highway
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Continue on Monroe Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
64.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
78.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 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 Ball and Marrero.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
78.6 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Ball and Sunny near Marrero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ball to Marrero?
The road trip is about 213.8 miles (344 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Ball and 104.2 miles from Marrero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.7 miles (278 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ball and Sunny near Marrero.
Stop Ideas Near Livonia
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 Livonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ball and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 172.75 mi (278.02 km).
#1 Ball
Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,906 |
| Coordinates | 31.4154600, -92.4118000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.55 | $57.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.11 | $64.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.87 | $69.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.83 | $81.66 |
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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