How far is French Settlement, LA from Maryland, LA?
The driving distance from French Settlement, LA to Maryland, LA is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between French Settlement and Maryland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between French Settlement and Maryland.
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Start on the route
3 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward LA 16
41 m · 2 sec · LA 16
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Exit the roundabout onto LA 16
6.5 mi · 10 min · LA 16
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Continue on DK Harris Lane
2.9 mi · 4 min · DK Harris Lane
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Continue on Vincent Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Vincent Road
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Turn right onto South Range Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Range Avenue
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Turn left onto I 12 West: Baton Rouge
1363 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
6.9 mi · 8 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Airline Highway
2202 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
7.6 mi · 12 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110: Natchez, Baton Rouge
1224 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 110 North: Natchez
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 110 North: Natchez
2320 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
1498 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Scotland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between French Settlement and Maryland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Airline Highway
Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
7.55 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving French Settlement 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 French Settlement to Maryland?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Denham Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from French Settlement and 17 miles from Maryland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around French Settlement and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maryland.
Stop Ideas Near Denham Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denham Springs.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between French Settlement and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 28.46 mi (45.8 km).
#1 French Settlement
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,227 |
| Coordinates | 30.2959900, -90.7963000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maryland
Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5460200, -91.1759400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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