Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Morning in Baton Rouge on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Maryland, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryland, LA
Styves Exantus
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Baton Rouge and Maryland, Louisiana, this 8.9-mile trip is a straightforward local commute. Expect to spend about 13 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. You will navigate via I-110 North, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Freeway, and Martin Luther King Boulevard to reach your destination. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly outing within the Southeast region. Because both points are located in Louisiana, you will remain within the same state throughout the entire journey. It is a simple, no-fuss drive that gets you where you need to go without any complex travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Scotland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
— 5.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Maryland, LA.
1
Start on Government Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez
3
Merge onto I 110
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Continue on I 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 8A
Toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto LA 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotland Avenue
7
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
8 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
3
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Maryland on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a long-distance interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for frequent navigation through local roads rather than high-speed highway segments. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on I-110 North is 0 miles. The route demands your full attention due to its technical, turn-based nature as you transition between the freeway and surface streets. It feels less like a traditional road trip and more like a precise, functional urban navigation experience.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Baton Rouge, LA and Maryland, LA, road signs point toward Natchez and Baker.
Natchez
0.5 mi in
|
~1m
Baker
8 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Starting in Baton Rouge, LA
Full guide →Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana, USA. Located on the east bank of the mighty Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is Louisiana's second largest city, home of Louisiana State University, major port facilities, and a variety of attractions.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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