How far is DeQuincy, LA from Maryland, LA?

The driving distance from DeQuincy, LA to Maryland, LA is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
143.26 mi
02h 39m
Flight
134.55 mi
216.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.55 mi
Kilometers
216.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.26 mi
Kilometers
230.55 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Return by in DeQuincy
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave DeQuincy
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Maryland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in DeQuincy
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
Chataignier
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From DeQuincy
70.9 mi
01h 19m
To Maryland
72.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 DeQuincy and Maryland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Charles Avenue

    51 m · 12 sec · Lake Charles Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    12.7 mi · 19 min · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2132 ft · 41 sec · 8th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    13 mi · 15 min · 3rd Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Basile Eunice Highway

    27.8 mi · 32 min · Basile Eunice Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Landry Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · West Landry Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto West Vine Street

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West Vine Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1019 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Scenic Highway

    671 ft · 17 sec · Scenic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Scenic Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Scotland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Vine Street
57.3 mi · 40%
East 4th Street
35.9 mi · 25%
Basile Eunice Highway
27.8 mi · 19%
3rd Avenue
13 mi · 9%
West Landry Street
4.4 mi · 3%
Scotland Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Vine Street

Turn slight right onto West Vine Street

51.7 mi · 01h 06m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chataignier
01h 19m from DeQuincy
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving DeQuincy 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 DeQuincy to Maryland?

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Chataignier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from DeQuincy and 72.4 miles from Maryland.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chataignier

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chataignier, 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 Chataignier.

RAIL

Lafayette

48 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

79 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

93 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

111 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between DeQuincy and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 134.55 mi (216.53 km).

DeQuincy

#1 DeQuincy

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,009
Coordinates30.4504800, -93.4332200
Altitude24
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: Lake Charles Avenue (-93.433347, 30.45044)
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.14 L · about $19.16
Round trip
$38.32
10.12 gal · 38.28 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.16 $38.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.55 $43.10
Premium $4.63 $23.40 $46.81
Diesel $5.42 $27.40 $54.80

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 DeQuincy and Maryland. The current time is 04:29:40.

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.