Traveling from Maryland to Grambling covers 215 miles and typically takes 4 hours and 10 minutes. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $33 for fuel to complete the journey. Both your starting point and destination are located within the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a consistent regional feel throughout the trip. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, this drive is straightforward enough to handle in one go without requiring an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.5 miles from Maryland, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Samuels Road
75.7 mi
1h 28m
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi
1h 12m
I 20
56.3 mi
1h 1m
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi
12m
Scenic Highway
3.6 mi
5m
John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi
2m
Rwe Jones Drive
0.9 mi
1m
Blount Road
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Samuels Road
— 75.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland, LA and Grambling, LA.
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Start on this road
86 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto LA 19
0.2 mi·19 sec·Scotland Avenue
3
Turn right onto Blount Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Blount Road
4
Turn right onto US 61
3.6 mi·5 min·Scenic Highway
5
Continue on US 61
76 mi·1 hr 28 min·Samuels Road
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Turn left
0.1 mi·17 sec
7
Continue on US 84; US 425
2.4 mi·2 min·John R Junkin Drive
8
Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi·12 min·Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
9
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
10
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
11
Merge onto I 20
56 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 20
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
379 ft·9 sec
14
Turn straight onto LA 149
0.9 mi·1 min·Rwe Jones Drive
15
Turn left onto LA 150
0.2 mi·23 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
16
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Planning for this 4-hour and 10-minute trip is simple given the flexibility of the route. Since you only have one designated stop, try to time your break to coincide with the transition between the local roads and your I-20 stretch to maximize your momentum. Keep a close watch on your fuel levels early on, as the local roads can be more demanding on your vehicle than the highway portion. If you want to avoid peak traffic, plan your departure for mid-morning to ensure a smoother transition onto the interstate. Always account for the turn-heavy nature of the first leg, which may require more focus than the highway sections later in the drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.5 miles from Maryland, LA, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 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 47 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.5 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grambling, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maryland, 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 Maryland, LA
This is one driving day of about 215 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Maryland, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Samuels Road for about 75.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 214.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 19 / Scotland Avenue
Turn left onto LA 19 / Scotland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
80.4 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
213.7 mi into trip|~4h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
214.7 mi into trip|~4h 9m in|LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Turn left onto LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
214.8 mi into trip|~4h 10m in|Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.47 one way
$64.94 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$35.64
$71.29
premium
$4.56
$38.59
$77.18
diesel
$5.61
$47.47
$94.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.5
0
$22.58
$10.32
Efficient EV
53.8
0
$18.81
$8.60
EV Truck/SUV
86
1
$30.10
$13.76
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 17, 2026
Origin
Maryland, LA
Late night
in Maryland on Sunday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Grambling, LA
Late night
in Grambling on Sunday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 155.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied driving experience that transitions from local navigation to interstate travel. With only 26% of the trip spent on highways, you will spend most of your time on Samuels Road and E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a 75.7-mile segment on Samuels Road, which sets the tone for the journey. As you progress, the drive shifts from the winding, turn-heavy local roads onto the more predictable flow of I-20. This mix keeps the drive engaging and prevents the monotony often associated with long-distance interstate travel.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.7 mi on Samuels Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 19 / Scotland Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 19 / Scotland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 80.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 213.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 215 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.7 miles on Samuels Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: near the start (LA 19 / Scotland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 80.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 213.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Grambling, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
