How far is Marrero, LA from Ball, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Ball, LA is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.32 mi
04h 15m
Flight
172.75 mi
278.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.75 mi
Kilometers
278.02 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.32 mi
Kilometers
344.92 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ball
Mon, Apr 13, 3:14 AM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Mon, Apr 13, 7:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-12T22:58
Arrive Ball
Mon, Apr 13, 3:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marrero
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Livonia
LA

Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

From Marrero
107.2 mi
02h 07m
To Ball
107.2 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barataria Boulevard

    105 m · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Barataria Boulevard

    1975 ft · 58 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Westbank Expressway

    40 m · 3 sec · Westbank Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road

    978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1975 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

    895 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe

    103 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Monroe Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marrero and Ball.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
75.4 mi · 35%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.6 mi · 30%
State Route 1
49 mi · 23%
US 167 North
4.83 mi · 2%
Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 2%
West Nine Mile Point Road
4.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

70.8 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
172.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livonia
02h 07m from Marrero
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marrero and Partly Sunny near Ball.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 107.2 miles from Marrero and 107.2 miles from Ball.

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 41.6 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.63 one way or $57.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marrero and Partly Sunny near Ball.

Stop Ideas Near Livonia

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

38 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

66 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

105 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Ball. Straight-line distance: 172.75 mi (278.02 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Ball

#2 Ball

Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States

Population3,906
Coordinates31.4154600, -92.4118000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: Ball (-92.4118, 31.41546)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
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.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.63 L · about $28.63
Round trip
$57.26
15.12 gal · 57.26 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.63 $57.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.20 $64.40
Premium $4.63 $34.96 $69.93
Diesel $5.42 $40.94 $81.87

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marrero and Ball. The current time is 22:58:37.

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.