Charenton to Maryland is 96.3 miles and takes about 2 hours 15 minutes via I 10 and Main Highway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, traversing Southeast region landscapes. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a quick journey or a segment of a larger road trip. You'll experience a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with more local road travel. Plan for a straightforward travel day with minimal logistical hurdles.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.1 miles from Charenton, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
40 mi
46m
Main Highway
10.4 mi
15m
East Old Spanish Trail
6.7 mi
9m
Nursery Highway
6.5 mi
11m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.6 mi
7m
State Route 182
4.8 mi
7m
Chitimacha Trail
4.7 mi
8m
East Main Street
3.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 40 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charenton, LA and Maryland, LA.
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Start on this road
94 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto LA 326
4.7 mi·8 min·Chitimacha Trail
3
Turn left onto LA 670
195 ft·7 sec·Sorrell Bridge Approach
4
Turn right onto LA 182
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 182
5
Continue on LA 182
2.3 mi·3 min·Main Street
6
Continue on LA 182
6.7 mi·9 min·East Old Spanish Trail
7
Continue on LA 182
3.6 mi·6 min·East Main Street
8
Turn right onto LA 31
0.1 mi·13 sec·Chestnut Street
9
Continue on LA 31
2.5 mi·3 min·Jane Street
10
Continue on LA 31
3.9 mi·5 min·Main Highway
11
Enter roundabout onto LA 31
126 ft·2 sec·Main Highway
12
Continue on LA 31
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Highway
13
Continue on LA 31
1.1 mi·1 min·Rue Principale Sud
14
Continue on LA 31
0.6 mi·54 sec·Rue Principale Nord
15
Continue on LA 31
5.6 mi·8 min·Main Highway
16
Continue on LA 31
0.2 mi·19 sec·Martin Street
17
Turn right onto LA 31
0.5 mi·1 min·Bridge Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto LA 347
0.3 mi·36 sec·Bridge Street Highway
19
Turn right onto LA 3039
1.2 mi·2 min·Nursery Highway
20
Continue on LA 3039
0.7 mi·1 min·Nursery Highway
21
At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039
4.6 mi·8 min·Nursery Highway
22
At end of road, turn right onto LA 349
1.9 mi·3 min·Nina Highway
23
At end of road, turn left onto LA 352
0.6 mi·1 min·Henderson Highway
24
Enter roundabout
68 ft·1 sec
25
Continue
0.3 mi·37 sec
26
Merge onto I 10
40 mi·46 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 155BToward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
28
Merge onto I 110
5.6 mi·7 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Continue on I 110
1.8 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Exit 8AToward LA 19: Scotlandville, BakerUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn right onto LA 19
0.7 mi·1 min·Scotland Avenue
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Turn right
86 ft·6 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 15 minute duration, you have flexibility for departure time; consider an early start to maximize daylight, or a mid-morning departure to avoid rush hour if applicable. With only 96.3 miles, extensive stops aren't necessary, but there are opportunities to break up the drive along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel as you transition off I 10 onto local roads, as services might be less frequent. A budget of around $15 for fuel should cover this relatively short distance.
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 48.1 miles from Charenton, LA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40 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 21 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.1 miles or 1h 17m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryland, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Charenton, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Charenton, LA
This is one driving day of about 96.3 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Charenton, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 40 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 28.7 and 95.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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28.7 mi into trip|~45m in|LA 31 / Main Highway
Enter roundabout onto LA 31 / Main Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
44.5 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|LA 349 / Nina Highway
At end of road, turn right onto LA 349 / Nina Highway
Navigation decision point
5
46.4 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|LA 352 / Henderson Highway
At end of road, turn left onto LA 352 / Henderson Highway
Navigation decision point
6
87.3 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 155B
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
8
95.3 mi into trip|~2h 13m 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
$14.54 one way
$29.09 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$15.97
$31.93
premium
$4.56
$17.28
$34.57
diesel
$5.61
$21.26
$42.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.9
0
$10.11
$4.62
Efficient EV
24.1
0
$8.43
$3.85
EV Truck/SUV
38.5
0
$13.48
$6.16
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Charenton, LA
Morning
in Charenton on Sunday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Maryland, LA
Morning
in Maryland on Sunday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 15m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey features a mixed drive, with 54% of the route on highways like I 10. You'll encounter stretches where you can maintain steady highway speeds, including one continuous segment of 40 miles on I 10. The drive progresses from primarily interstate to incorporating roads such as Main Highway and East Old Spanish Trail, offering a change of pace. Expect a blend of efficient travel on faster roads and a more local feel as you approach your destination.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.7 miles in near LA 31 / Main Highway.
Driving Effort5/10
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 96.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 28.7 miles (LA 31 / Main Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 44.5 miles (LA 349 / Nina Highway): Navigation decision point; at 46.4 miles (LA 352 / Henderson Highway): Navigation decision point.
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 Charenton, LA to Maryland, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
87.3 mi in|~2h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 96.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.7 miles (LA 31 / Main Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 44.5 miles (LA 349 / Nina Highway): Navigation decision point; at 46.4 miles (LA 352 / Henderson Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maryland, LA before heading back.
