How far is Marrero, LA from Ferriday, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Ferriday, LA is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
184.76 mi
03h 43m
Flight
147.49 mi
237.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.49 mi
Kilometers
237.36 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.76 mi
Kilometers
297.35 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferriday
Sat, May 2, 4:55 PM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Sat, May 2, 8:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-05-02T13:11
Arrive Ferriday
Sat, May 2, 4:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:32 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
Baker
LA

Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Marrero
92.5 mi
01h 51m
To Ferriday
92.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  21. 21

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 41%
I 10 West
71.5 mi · 39%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.3 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 3%
Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 2%
West Nine Mile Point Road
4.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baker
01h 51m from Marrero
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marrero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ferriday.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Baker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Marrero and 92.3 miles from Ferriday.

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

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.69 one way or $49.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marrero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ferriday.

Stop Ideas Near Baker

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Baker and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baker.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

15 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

68 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

New Iberia

90 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Ferriday. Straight-line distance: 147.49 mi (237.36 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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

#2 Ferriday

Town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,188
Coordinates31.6301700, -91.5545600
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: Ferriday (-91.55456, 31.63017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.52 gal
24.68 L · about $24.69
Round trip
$49.38
13.04 gal · 49.36 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.9 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.69 $49.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.63 $30.15 $60.31
Diesel $5.42 $35.31 $70.61

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Marrero and Ferriday. The current time is 13:11:32.

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.