Origin
Maryland, LA
Morning in Maryland on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryland, LA to Montegut, 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 12m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryland, LA
Styves Exantus
Montegut, LA
Jimmy Ramírez
Trip Overview
This 61.9-mile journey from Maryland, Louisiana to Montegut, Louisiana is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 12 minutes. It's an ideal one-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on I-10 and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway, with Belle Terre Boulevard also playing a role. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this route is quite economical. Given that both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region of Louisiana, you won't experience significant regional shifts. This trip is all about efficient travel between two points within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 49.9 mi | 54m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Belle Terre Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Scotland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Airline Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 49.9 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland, LA and Montegut, LA.
1
Start on this road
86 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto LA 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotland Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left
305 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
5
Merge onto I 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 110
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 110
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 10
50 mi
·
54 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 206
Toward LA 3188 South: LaPlace
10
Continue on LA 3188
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Belle Terre Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 61
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Airline Highway
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto LA 3223
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
13
Arrive at destination
LA 3223
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Maryland, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.5 — 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 left lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Merge onto I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 61 / West Airline Highway
Turn right onto US 61 / West Airline Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.35 one way
$18.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.11 | $22.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Montegut, LA
Morning in Montegut on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
3 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
1h 12m 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 predominantly highway experience on this drive, with 94% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 49.9 miles on I-10, indicating long periods of consistent driving. This highway-focused profile suggests a more direct and less varied road experience, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding scenic byways. While the majority is interstate, the inclusion of Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway and Belle Terre Boulevard might introduce slight shifts in the driving environment as you approach your destination.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.9 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 19 / Scotland Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (LA 19 / Scotland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.9 miles on I 10. 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 Montegut, 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: near the start (LA 19 / Scotland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montegut, 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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