How far is Ville Platte, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from Ville Platte, LA to Marrero, LA is about 156.6 miles (252 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.56 mi
02h 53m
Flight
140.52 mi
226.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.52 mi
Kilometers
226.14 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.56 mi
Kilometers
251.96 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Sun, Apr 19, 3:40 PM CDT
Return by in Ville Platte
Sun, Apr 19, 6:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ville Platte
2026-04-19T12:46
Arrive Marrero
Sun, Apr 19, 3:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ville Platte
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Inniswold
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Ville Platte
82.1 mi
01h 26m
To Marrero
74.4 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ville Platte and Marrero.

  1. 1

    Start on North Chataignier Street

    70 m · 12 sec · North Chataignier Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    15.7 mi · 23 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

    1914 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

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

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  14. 14

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1395 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    1403 ft · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    1612 ft · 39 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
78.9 mi · 50%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 34%
East Main Street
15.7 mi · 10%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 4%
Westbank Expressway
5.63 mi · 4%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
3.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
140.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inniswold
01h 26m from Ville Platte
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ville Platte and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marrero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ville Platte to Marrero?

The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Inniswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Ville Platte and 74.4 miles from Marrero.

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

The direct path is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Inniswold

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 Inniswold and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 6 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 13.2 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 13.2 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 Inniswold.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

10 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

78 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

84 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ville Platte and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 140.52 mi (226.14 km).

Ville Platte

#1 Ville Platte

Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population7,047
Coordinates30.6879700, -92.2715200
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: North Chataignier Street (-92.271537, 30.687977)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.91 L · about $20.90
Round trip
$41.81
11.04 gal · 41.82 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.90 $41.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.51 $47.02
Premium $4.63 $25.53 $51.06
Diesel $5.42 $29.89 $59.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ville Platte and Marrero. The current time is 12:46:50.

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.