How far is DeRidder, LA from Marrero, LA?
The driving distance from DeRidder, LA to Marrero, LA is about 250 miles (402.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeRidder and Marrero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeRidder and Marrero.
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Start on South Pine Street
47 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171
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Continue on Martin Luther King Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Highway
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Take the exit straight
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
1659 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
197.2 mi · 3 hr 40 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 DeRidder 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.
Martin Luther King Highway
Merge slight left
197 mi · 03h 40m
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 DeRidder and Sunny near Marrero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeRidder to Marrero?
The road trip is about 250 miles (402.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.7 miles from DeRidder and 122.3 miles from Marrero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201 miles (323.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.40 one way or $66.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around DeRidder and Sunny near Marrero.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeRidder and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 201.01 mi (323.5 km).
#1 DeRidder
Small city in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10,521 |
| Coordinates | 30.8463100, -93.2890500 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $33.40 | $66.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.56 | $75.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.79 | $81.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.76 | $95.52 |
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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