Origin
Saint Martinville, LA
Late night in Saint Martinville on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Saint Martinville, 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
1h 28m
Distance
65.8 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Martinville, LA
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Maryland, LA
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Trip Overview
This 65.8-mile drive from Saint Martinville to Maryland, Louisiana, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. It's a straightforward journey with about 72% of the mileage on highways, including I-10 and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this route offers a budget-friendly excursion. The drive is entirely within Louisiana, making it a simple loop or point-to-point option for exploring the Southeast region. You can expect a focused highway experience with minimal interruption, perfect for a quick getaway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 40 mi | 46m |
| Nursery Highway | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Highway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Nina Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Scotland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rue Principale Nord | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 40 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Martinville, LA and Maryland, LA.
1
Start on West Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Bridge Street
2
Turn left onto LA 31
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Rue Principale Nord
3
Continue on LA 31
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Highway
4
Continue on LA 31
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Martin Street
5
Turn right onto LA 31
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto LA 347
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Bridge Street Highway
7
Turn right onto LA 3039
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nursery Highway
8
Continue on LA 3039
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nursery Highway
9
At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Nursery Highway
10
At end of road, turn right onto LA 349
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Nina Highway
11
At end of road, turn left onto LA 352
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Highway
12
Enter roundabout
68 ft
·
1 sec
13
Continue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
14
Merge onto I 10
40 mi
·
46 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155B
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
16
Merge onto I 110
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Continue on I 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 8A
Toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto LA 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotland Avenue
20
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 32.9 miles from Saint Martinville, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 14 and 64.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
LA 349 / Nina Highway
At end of road, turn right onto LA 349 / Nina Highway
Navigation decision point
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
LA 352 / Henderson Highway
At end of road, turn left onto LA 352 / Henderson Highway
Navigation decision point
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
8
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
$9.94 one way
$19.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
5:59 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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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?
The majority of this route, 72%, is on highways, suggesting a predominantly fast-paced driving experience. You'll encounter stretches on I-10, where the longest uninterrupted segment covers 40 miles, allowing for steady progress. Nursery Highway and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway will also feature, likely offering a mix of urban and suburban highway driving. This highway-focused profile means you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, high-speed roads, making it an efficient journey rather than a winding scenic tour.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Nursery Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in near LA 349 / Nina Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 65.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 14 miles (LA 349 / Nina Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (LA 352 / Henderson Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
70 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
72 ft
Total Descent
23 ft
Highest Point
70 ft
~65.8 mi in
Elevation Range
56 ft
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 Saint Martinville, LA to Maryland, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
56.8 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40 miles on I 10. 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: at 14 miles (LA 349 / Nina Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (LA 352 / Henderson Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (I 10): 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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