Origin
Arabi, LA
Late night in Arabi on Tuesday
Local time
4:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arabi, LA to Maryland, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
92.9 mi
150 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arabi, LA
Perry Z
Maryland, LA
Styves Exantus
Trip Overview
Arabi, LA to Maryland, LA is 92.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 55 minutes via I 10 and I 610, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the drive. Given the short distance and duration, this route is easily manageable as a same-day trip, making it convenient for a quick transition between locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.5 miles from Arabi, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 74.9 mi | 1h 25m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| I 610 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Saint Claude Avenue | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Elysian Fields Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Scotland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Aycock Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 74.9 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arabi, LA and Maryland, LA.
1
Start on Aycock Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Aycock Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto LA 46
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Claude Avenue
3
Turn right onto LA 46; LA 3021
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Elysian Fields Avenue
4
Turn left onto Humanity Street
137 ft
·
5 sec
·
Humanity Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 610 West: Baton Rouge
6
Merge onto I 610
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 610
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10
75 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 8A
Toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto LA 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotland Avenue
12
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Consider leaving Arabi, LA in the morning to avoid the worst of any potential traffic, especially if you're traveling during peak commute hours. With a drive time under two hours, you likely won't need extensive stops, but it's wise to take advantage of the many service areas along I 10 if you need to stretch your legs or refuel. The fuel cost is estimated at just $14, so you can easily complete this trip without needing to worry about finding a gas station. Your longest stretch without a major exit is 74.9 miles on I 10, so plan accordingly if you have specific needs before that point.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.5 miles from Arabi, LA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.5 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryland, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Arabi, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arabi, LA
This is one driving day of about 92.9 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Arabi, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 74.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.5 miles from Arabi, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 91.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 610 West: Baton Rouge
Navigation decision point
Toward I 610 West: Baton Rouge
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 610
Merge onto I 610
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
83.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
8
91.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8A
Toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.03 one way
$28.06 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.40 | $30.80 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.67 | $33.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.51 | $41.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.75 | $4.46 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.01 | $5.95 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Maryland, LA
Late night in Maryland on Tuesday
Local time
4:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Shenandoah, LA
46 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 93% highway, meaning you'll spend almost all of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on I 10 covers 74.9 miles. You will encounter dense exits and merging traffic as you navigate through the urban areas around New Orleans before transitioning to more open highway cruising. Surface roads will only become a factor for the final few miles.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.9 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arabi, LA to Maryland, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
83.9 mi in
|
~1h 42m
|
via I 110
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 92.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.9 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maryland, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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