How far is Charenton, LA from Maryland, LA?

The driving distance from Charenton, LA to Maryland, LA is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.31 mi
01h 59m
Flight
50.42 mi
81.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.42 mi
Kilometers
81.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.31 mi
Kilometers
159.83 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Return by in Charenton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charenton
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive Maryland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charenton
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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Charenton
48.1 mi
00h 59m
To Maryland
51.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chitimacha Trail

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Chitimacha Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sorrell Bridge Approach

    59 m · 8 sec · Sorrell Bridge Approach

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 182

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 182

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Old Spanish Trail

    6.7 mi · 10 min · East Old Spanish Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    717 ft · 14 sec · Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Jane Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Jane Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Highway

    38 m · 2 sec · Main Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Rue Principale Sud

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rue Principale Sud

  14. 14

    Continue on Rue Principale Nord

    3245 ft · 55 sec · Rue Principale Nord

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Martin Street

    994 ft · 19 sec · Martin Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2656 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway

    1737 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Street Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Nursery Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Nursery Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nursery Highway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nina Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Henderson Highway

    3202 ft · 1 min · Henderson Highway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    21 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 46 min

  27. 27

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

    2779 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

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

  29. 29

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

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

  30. 30

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

    1498 ft · 51 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Scotland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henderson Highway
40.9 mi · 41%
Main Highway
10.4 mi · 10%
East Old Spanish Trail
6.71 mi · 7%
Nursery Highway
6.52 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.62 mi · 6%
State Route 182
4.77 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Henderson Highway

Merge slight left

40 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
50.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 59m from Charenton
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charenton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maryland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Charenton and 51.2 miles from Maryland.

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

The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charenton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maryland.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charenton and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 50.42 mi (81.14 km).

Charenton

#1 Charenton

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,903
Coordinates29.8815900, -91.5251100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Chitimacha Trail (-91.525418, 29.881508)
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.58
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.29 $26.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.95 $29.90
Premium $4.63 $16.23 $32.47
Diesel $5.42 $19.01 $38.01

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charenton and Maryland. The current time is 01:37:18.

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.