Trip from Jeanerette, 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 59m

Distance

86.3 mi

139 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 51m ★

6 AM

1h 59m

8 AM

2h 16m

10 AM

2h 5m

12 PM

2h 4m

3 PM

2h 6m

5 PM

2h 16m

8 PM

1h 54m

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

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Jeanerette, LA

Maive & Nahuel Fotografía

Maryland, LA

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Trip Overview

This 98-mile drive from Jeanerette, Louisiana, to Maryland, Louisiana, is a manageable 1-hour and 43-minute journey, making it a perfect day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, so you won't need to break the bank for this excursion. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this route, which is entirely within the Southeast region. Given its short duration and local road profile, this trip offers a relaxed pace, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

43.1 miles from Jeanerette, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

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
East Main Street	3.6 mi	6m
Jane Street	2.5 mi	3m
Nina Highway	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 40 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on LA 671

43 ft · 5 sec · Canal Street

Turn left onto LA 182; LA 671

1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on LA 182

6.7 mi · 9 min · East Old Spanish Trail

Continue on LA 182

3.6 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

Turn right onto LA 31

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Chestnut Street

Continue on LA 31

2.5 mi · 3 min · Jane Street

Continue on LA 31

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 31

126 ft · 2 sec · Main Highway

Continue on LA 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Highway

Continue on LA 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Rue Principale Sud

Continue on LA 31

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Rue Principale Nord

Continue on LA 31

5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway

Continue on LA 31

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Martin Street

Turn right onto LA 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street

At end of road, turn left onto LA 347

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Bridge Street Highway

Turn right onto LA 3039

1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway

Continue on LA 3039

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nursery Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039

4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 349

1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway

At end of road, turn left onto LA 352

0.6 mi · 1 min · Henderson Highway

Enter roundabout

68 ft · 1 sec

Continue

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Merge onto I 10

40 mi · 46 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 155B Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport

Merge onto I 110

5.6 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on I 110

1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec

Exit 8A Toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto LA 19

0.7 mi · 1 min · Scotland Avenue

Turn right

86 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 98-mile trip taking just under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to enjoy the full day at your destination or leave mid-day for a leisurely afternoon. With no designated stops and a low fuel cost of $15, you can easily manage this drive without needing to plan extensive breaks. Keep an eye out for frequent turns as you navigate local roads; this is the key characteristic to be aware of for a smooth 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 43.1 miles from Jeanerette, LA, or about 1h 6m 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 19 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.1 miles or 1h 6m 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 41m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jeanerette, LA

This is one driving day of about 86.3 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Jeanerette, 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.

city in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Breaux Bridge, LA

43 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

New Iberia, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cecilia, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Jeanerette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Port Allen, Louisiana

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.9

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

2.3 mi

Josephine's Creole Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Martinville, Louisiana

1.7 mi

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.9

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12254789128

Visit website

Josephine's Creole Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 18.5

St Martinville, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13373422477

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 80.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

The Smokey Pit | Smoke House Eatery & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Closed

+12259233998

Visit website

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 80.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Frank's Restaurant-Baton Rouge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5 am–2:30 pm

+12259265977

Visit website

Poche's Market & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Hours: 4 am–8 pm

+13373322108

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 80.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 80.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12253445272

Visit website

North Boulevard Town Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 80.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12253895520

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 18.8 and 85.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

18.8 mi into trip | ~28m in | LA 31 / Main Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 31 / Main Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

34.5 mi into trip | ~54m in | LA 349 / Nina Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 349 / Nina Highway

Navigation decision point

36.4 mi into trip | ~58m in | LA 352 / Henderson Highway

At end of road, turn left onto LA 352 / Henderson Highway

Navigation decision point

77.4 mi into trip | ~1h 46m 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

85.3 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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

$13.03 one way

$26.07 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$14.31	$28.61
premium	$4.56	$15.49	$30.98
diesel	$5.61	$19.05	$38.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.9	$9.06	$4.14
Efficient EV	21.6	$7.55	$3.45
EV Truck/SUV	34.5	$12.08	$5.52

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Jeanerette, LA

Late night in Jeanerette on Sunday

Local time

5:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maryland, LA

Late night in Maryland on Sunday

Local time

5:59 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

23 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 59m 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 for this entire 98-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and country roads for the full 1 hour and 43 minutes. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to note, as the nature of this route suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. This road personality means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, experiencing the local landscape directly rather than at highway speeds.

55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

30 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.8 miles in near LA 31 / Main Highway.

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 86.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 18.8 miles (LA 31 / Main Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.5 miles (LA 349 / Nina Highway): Navigation decision point; at 36.4 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 Jeanerette, LA to Maryland, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.

Airport

77.4 mi in | ~1h 46m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 86.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). 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. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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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Trip from Jeanerette, LA to Maryland, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Court Street Cafe

Court Street Cafe

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

Josephine's Creole Restaurant

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

The Smokey Pit | Smoke House Eatery & Bar

City Pork Jefferson

Frank's Restaurant-Baton Rouge

Poche's Market & Restaurant

Green Park Park & Charge

Tesla Supercharger

Green Park Baton Rouge Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

ProChargeEV Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

New Iberia City Park

Capitol Park Museum

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

North Boulevard Town Square

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Jeanerette, LA

Maryland, LA

Same local time

23 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 59m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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