Origin
Maryland, LA
Late night in Maryland on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryland, LA to Old Jefferson, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryland, LA
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Old Jefferson, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Maryland to Old Jefferson, you are looking at a straightforward 16.6-mile commute. The drive typically takes about 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Scotland Avenue, I-110 South, and Martin Luther King Boulevard to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, this is an incredibly economical journey within the Southeast region of Louisiana. Since the route remains entirely within the same state and region, you won't have to worry about shifting landscapes or major geographical transitions. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes efficiency over long-haul travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Highway | 10.2 mi | 16m |
| Jefferson Highway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Scotland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| President Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Director Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chairman Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Associate Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Airline Highway
— 10.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland, LA and Old Jefferson, 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
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5B
Toward US 190, US 61: Opelousas, Airline Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 190 East, US 61 South: Airline Highway
8
Merge onto US 61; US 190
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Airline Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto LA 73
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Jefferson Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on LA 73
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jefferson Highway
11
Turn left onto Director Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Director Drive
12
Turn right onto President Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
President Drive
13
Turn left onto Chairman Avenue
337 ft
·
16 sec
·
Chairman Avenue
14
Turn right onto Associate Drive
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Associate Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Associate Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.7 — 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 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
8
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 190, US 61: Opelousas, Airline Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 190, US 61: Opelousas, Airline Highwa...
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 190 East, US 61 South: Airline Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 190 East, US 61 South: Airline Highwa...
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
LA 73 / Jefferson Highway
Turn left onto LA 73 / Jefferson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
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
Old Jefferson, LA
Late night in Old Jefferson 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
28m 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 mindless highway cruise on this 16.6-mile stretch. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for constant maneuvering through local roads rather than settling into a long, uninterrupted interstate rhythm. The transition between Scotland Avenue and the other main thoroughfares requires your full attention, as there are no extended, straight-shot segments to rely on. Behind the wheel, you will feel the stop-and-go nature of a local route that demands frequent adjustments. This trip is characterized by its technical, localized feel, contrasting sharply with the monotony often found on longer, high-speed regional connectors.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Airline Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 16.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Maryland, LA to Old Jefferson, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airline Highway along the way.
Airline Highway
2.4 mi in
|
~4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Airline Highway. 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 Old Jefferson, 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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Old Jefferson, 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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