Origin
Livingston, LA
Late night in Livingston on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livingston, 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
43m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston, LA
Israyosoy S.
Maryland, LA
Styves Exantus
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion in Southeast Louisiana, the 32.8-mile trip from Livingston to Maryland is a straightforward local drive. You can expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating the route involves a mix of South Frost Road, West Florida Republic Parkway, and US 61 North. Because the fuel cost is a modest $5, this is an incredibly budget-friendly connection between these two points. It is a practical, no-frills transit that works best when you need a direct path rather than a scenic tour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 19.3 mi | 21m |
| Airline Highway | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| South Frost Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Scotland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Circle Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 19.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, LA and Maryland, LA.
1
Start on LA 1035-4
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
Circle Drive
2
Turn left onto LA 63
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Frost Road
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
4
Merge onto I 12
19 mi
·
21 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 2B
Toward US 61 North: Airline Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 61
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Airline Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 110: Natchez, Baton Rouge
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 110 North: Natchez
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward 110 North: Natchez
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 110
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 8A
Toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto LA 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotland Avenue
13
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 61 North: Airline Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward US 61 North: Airline Highway
7
29.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 110 North: Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 110 North: Natchez
7
30.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 110 North: Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 110 North: Natchez
8
31.8 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$4.95 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
5:59 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
43m 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 high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the entire 32.8-mile journey navigating local roads, which means you should be prepared for frequent turns and steady attention to your surroundings. Because the route is entirely local, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway to zone out on. This drive requires active engagement and constant awareness of local traffic patterns. The personality of the road remains consistent throughout the 37-minute duration, keeping the experience focused on local navigation.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.3 mi on West Florida Republic Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and Airline Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Livingston, LA and Maryland, LA, road signs point toward Baton Rouge and 110 North: Natchez.
Baton Rouge
29.4 mi in
|
~37m
110 North: Natchez
30.1 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.3 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Maryland, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.1 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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