Origin
Maryland, LA
Late night in Maryland on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryland, LA to Erwinville, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryland, LA
Styves Exantus
Erwinville, LA
Youngcucafilms
Trip Overview
Maryland, LA to Erwinville, LA is 17.8 miles and takes about 25m via Airline Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its brief duration and local road profile, it's ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger journey. Plan for a drive that involves frequent turns rather than long, open highway stretches. It's a simple, direct route for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Highway | 14.8 mi | 19m |
| Scotland Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Scenic Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Poydras Bayou Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Airline Highway
— 14.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland, LA and Erwinville, LA.
1
Start on this road
86 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto LA 19
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Scotland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
5
Merge onto US 190
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Airline Highway
6
Turn left onto LA 413
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Poydras Bayou Drive
7
Arrive at destination
LA 413
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 19 / Scotland Avenue
Turn left onto LA 19 / Scotland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 190 / Airline Highway
Merge onto US 190 / Airline Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
LA 413 / Poydras Bayou Drive
Turn left onto LA 413 / Poydras Bayou Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Erwinville, LA
Late night in Erwinville on Sunday
Local time
5:58 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
25m 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?
This drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating a series of roads rather than cruising on a single highway. With 0% highway share, expect a more engaged driving experience on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.8 miles on Airline Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before more turns. You'll primarily use Airline Highway, Scotland Avenue, and Scenic Highway, suggesting a route that winds through local areas rather than following a direct interstate path.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on Airline Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 LA 19 / Scotland Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Maryland, LA to Erwinville, LA is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 19 / Scotland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 190 / Airline Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 17.7 miles (LA 413 / Poydras Bayou Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on Airline Highway. 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 (LA 19 / Scotland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 190 / Airline Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 17.7 miles (LA 413 / Poydras Bayou Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Erwinville, 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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