How far is Carlyss, LA from Maryland, LA?

The driving distance from Carlyss, LA to Maryland, LA is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.17 mi
02h 23m
Flight
133.73 mi
215.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.73 mi
Kilometers
215.21 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.17 mi
Kilometers
236.85 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland
Tue, May 5, 12:28 AM CDT
Return by in Carlyss
Tue, May 5, 2:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlyss
2026-05-04T22:04
Arrive Maryland
Tue, May 5, 12:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlyss
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Duson
LA

Town of the United States

From Carlyss
73.3 mi
01h 11m
To Maryland
73.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carlyss and Maryland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carlyss and Maryland.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Highway 27

    1 mi · 2 min · Louisiana Highway 27

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Ruth Street

    931 ft · 22 sec · Ruth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    134.4 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport

    2779 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker

    1498 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Scotland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlyss and Maryland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
134 mi · 91%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.62 mi · 4%
Louisiana Highway 27
2.98 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
0.89 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King
0.89 mi · 1%
Scotland Avenue
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

134 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duson
01h 11m from Carlyss
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carlyss and Sunny near Maryland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carlyss to Maryland?

The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Duson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Carlyss and 73.9 miles from Maryland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlyss and Sunny near Maryland.

Stop Ideas Near Duson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duson.

RAIL

Lafayette

16 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

43 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

99 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

100 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlyss and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 133.73 mi (215.21 km).

Carlyss

#1 Carlyss

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,670
Coordinates30.1688200, -93.3759900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisiana Highway 27 (-93.376087, 30.16882)
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.66 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.31
10.38 gal · 39.32 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.65 $39.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.10 $44.21
Premium $4.63 $24.00 $48.01
Diesel $5.42 $28.10 $56.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Carlyss and Maryland. The current time is 22:04:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.