Origin
Plaquemine, LA
Late night in Plaquemine on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plaquemine, 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
33m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plaquemine, LA
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Maryland, LA
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Trip Overview
This short 22.6-mile drive from Plaquemine to Maryland, Louisiana, will take you about 31 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip entirely within the Southeast region of Louisiana, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick local excursion. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is very budget-friendly. Given its brevity, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, offering a brief but direct journey between two points. You won't need to worry about overnight stays with this one.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 1 | 11.3 mi | 17m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Scotland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Plaquemine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 1
— 11.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plaquemine, LA and Maryland, LA.
1
Start on Plaquemine Street
444 ft
·
24 sec
·
Plaquemine Street
2
Turn left onto LA 1
277 ft
·
7 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on LA 1
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 1
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
5
Merge onto I 10
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155B
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
7
Merge onto I 110
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Continue on I 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 8A
Toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto LA 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotland Avenue
11
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 1 / Church Street
Turn left onto LA 1 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge onto I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 155B
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~21m 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 left lanes.
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
$3.35 one way
$6.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
5:58 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
33m 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 for this 22.6-mile trip. You'll navigate through Church Street and Highway 1, with a brief stint on I-10 East. The highway share is 0%, meaning you'll stay on local roads for the entire duration. There's no 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted segments. This drive feels more like navigating a familiar neighborhood than cruising on an open highway.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on Highway 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 1 and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 1 / Church Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.2 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 0.1 miles (LA 1 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Plaquemine, LA to Maryland, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
13.2 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on Highway 1. 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 0.1 miles (LA 1 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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