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Trip from Ferriday, 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

1h 51m

Distance

93.2 mi

150 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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suburb town of Natchez, located in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Ferriday, LA

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Downtown Maryland, LA, LA

Maryland, LA

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Trip Overview

This 93.3-mile journey from Ferriday, Louisiana, to Maryland, Louisiana, is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical option for a short excursion within the Southeast region. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more intimate experience with the landscape rather than high-speed travel. This route is perfect for a leisurely day trip, allowing ample time for any unexpected detours or spontaneous stops along the way. You'll be navigating through familiar Louisiana terrain for the entire duration.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.6 miles from Ferriday, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Seargent Prentiss Drive 79.2 mi 1h 34m
US 84 11.5 mi 13m
East Wallace Boulevard 1.2 mi 1m
Blount Road 0.9 mi 1m
Scotland Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Seargent Prentiss Drive — 79.2 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ferriday, LA and Maryland, LA.

1

Start on this road

203 ft · 21 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto US 425; LA 15

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Wallace Boulevard
3

Continue on US 84; US 425

11 mi · 13 min · US 84; US 425
4

Keep slight right at fork

526 ft · 14 sec
5

Merge onto US 61

79 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
6

Turn left onto Blount Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Blount Road
7

Turn left onto LA 19

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Scotland Avenue
8

Turn right

86 ft · 6 sec
9

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of just under two hours, this drive offers maximum flexibility. You can easily depart at your leisure, perhaps after a relaxed breakfast in Ferriday. With no designated stops and a relatively short distance, you won't need to worry about extensive breaks, though you can certainly pull over if something catches your eye. The estimated fuel cost of $14 is quite manageable, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Ferriday to avoid any unnecessary stops. Keep an eye on your navigation as you'll be making frequent turns on local roads throughout the journey.

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 46.6 miles from Ferriday, LA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.2 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 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.6 miles or 55m 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 31m

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 Ferriday, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ferriday, LA

This is one driving day of about 93.2 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Ferriday, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Seargent Prentiss Drive for about 79.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Centreville, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centreville, MS

47 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

Carthage, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.6 miles from Ferriday, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Seargent Prentiss Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Little Tokyo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Natchez, Mississippi

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 13.3

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+16013045802

Restaurant 1796

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Francisville, Louisiana

2.3 mi

The Saint Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Francisville, Louisiana

2.8 mi

Little Tokyo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 13.3

Natchez, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+16013045802

Restaurant 1796

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 66.7

St Francisville, Louisiana

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12257844096

Visit website

The Saint Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10 mile 73.3

St Francisville, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12256356502

Visit website

restaurant

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 93.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

+12259933448

Red E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 86.6

Zachary, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 73.3

St Francisville, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Eaton Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 13.3

Natchez, Mississippi

+18773862273

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 13.3

Natchez, Mississippi

+16013045378

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 13.3

Natchez, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16014424462

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 93.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Visit website

ChargeLab Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 73.3

St Francisville, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+12256356502

Visit website

ChargeLab Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 73.3

St Francisville, Louisiana

+18006360986

Visit website

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 93.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+12257753877

Visit website

West Feliciana Historical Society and Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 73.3

St Francisville, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12256356330

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 93.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard

Turn left onto US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
12.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3
12.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 61 / Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge onto US 61 / Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
92.1 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | Blount Road

Turn left onto Blount Road

Navigation decision point

4
93.1 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.08 one way

$28.15 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $15.45 $30.90
premium $4.56 $16.73 $33.46
diesel $5.61 $20.58 $41.15

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: 32.6 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 28 0 $9.79 $4.47
Efficient EV 23.3 0 $8.16 $3.73
EV Truck/SUV 37.3 0 $13.05 $5.96

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ferriday, LA

Morning in Ferriday on Sunday

Local time

7:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maryland, LA

Morning in Maryland on Sunday

Local time

7:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Centreville, MS

47 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

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

1h 51m 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 on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The absence of high-speed roads means you'll be consistently engaged with steering and navigating through community streets and local thoroughfares. The main roads you'll follow include East Wallace Boulevard, Seargent Prentiss Drive, and Blount Road. Since there are no long stretches of uninterrupted driving, you'll have frequent opportunities to experience the local environment. This isn't a route for setting speed records, but rather for a more relaxed pace.

Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.2 mi on Seargent Prentiss Drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ferriday, LA to Maryland, LA is easy. At 1h 51m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.8 miles (US 61 / Seargent Prentiss Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 93.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.2 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. 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: near the start (US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.8 miles (US 61 / Seargent Prentiss Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining.

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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